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Retrace

usgb/rɪˈtreɪs/Volume
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Physical Movement

Often used to describe physically walking or traveling back the way one came.

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After realizing I forgot my purse, I had to retrace my steps to the café.
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Lost and Found

Use 'retrace' when looking for something lost along a previous route.

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I retraced my route to find the keys I’d dropped.
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Methodical Approach

Emphasizes a careful and systematic return over a route to ensure accuracy.

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The guide made us retrace our path meticulously to find the missing camera.
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