100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "trailing"

Definition

"Trailing" as a noun refers to the act of following or being behind something or someone. It can also describe the state of something that hangs or extends behind, often used in contexts such as trailing vegetation or trailing edges in design and engineering.

Synonyms

• Following
• Pursuing
• Lagging
• Tailing
• Chasing

Antonyms

• Leading
• Preceding
• Advancing
• Outpacing
• Forerunning

Examples

1. The dog was trailing behind its owner during the walk.
2. She noticed a vine trailing down the side of the house.
3. The car was trailing a cloud of dust down the dirt road.
4. The student was trailing in the race for the top grades.
5. They were trailing the competition in the market.
6. The smoke was trailing from the chimney.
7. He was trailing his thoughts as he tried to focus.
8. The athlete was trailing the leader by several seconds.
9. The children were trailing their parents through the busy street.
10. The dress had a beautiful trailing hem that flowed elegantly.
11. She could see her reflection trailing behind her in the mirror.
12. The detective was trailing the suspect for days.
13. The horse was trailing the pack in the final stretch of the race.
14. He was trailing off in his explanation, losing his audience's attention.
15. The clouds were trailing across the sky as the storm approached.
16. The manager noticed that her team was trailing in productivity.
17. The runner was trailing behind the lead group in the marathon.
18. The vines were trailing over the fence, creating a lush green border.
19. She felt as if she was trailing in her career compared to her peers.
20. The sound of footsteps was trailing behind him in the empty hallway.
21. The car’s engine noise was trailing off as it drove away.
22. The children were trailing their backpacks as they walked home from school.
23. The artist's brush strokes were trailing across the canvas, creating a unique effect.
24. He was trailing his fingers through the water as he relaxed by the lake.
25. The scent of flowers was trailing behind her as she walked through the garden.
26. The airplane was trailing a long vapor trail in the sky.
27. She was trailing her dreams, trying to catch up with them.
28. The team was trailing the other teams in the tournament due to injuries.
29. The athlete was trailing the clock, trying to beat his personal best.
30. The car was trailing a group of cyclists on the road.
31. The fog was trailing behind the mountains as the sun rose.
32. He was trailing his thoughts, unable to articulate them clearly.
33. The child was trailing her mother in the grocery store.
34. The weeds were trailing along the garden path, needing to be trimmed.
35. The professor noticed students trailing in attendance during the lectures.
36. The team was trailing at halftime but made a strong comeback.
37. The kitten was trailing after its mother, learning to explore.
38. The winds were trailing the leaves from the trees.
39. The sound of laughter was trailing through the park.
40. He was trailing behind in his homework compared to his classmates.
41. The shadows were trailing as the sun set behind the hills.
42. The river was trailing its way through the valley.
43. She was trailing behind in the competition but remained hopeful.
44. The explorer was trailing the path of ancient civilizations.
45. The rustling leaves were trailing the cool breeze.
46. The boat was trailing a line of fishermen as it moved through the lake.
47. The team had been trailing in the standings for weeks.
48. The steps were trailing off into the distance, leading nowhere.
49. She was trailing her fingers along the edge of the table, lost in thought.
50. The dog was happily trailing a stick in its mouth.
51. The car was trailing behind a slow-moving truck.
52. The music was trailing behind her as she walked away from the party.
53. The runner was trailing the leaders but gaining ground.
54. The paint was trailing down the wall in a colorful drip.
55. The child was trailing behind, tired from the long walk.
56. The geese were trailing across the pond, creating ripples in the water.
57. He was trailing in his studies, needing extra help to catch up.
58. The cat was trailing its tail as it stalked its prey.
59. The backpack was trailing on the ground as he walked.
60. The horse was trailing the others in the pasture.
61. The stars were trailing across the night sky.
62. She noticed the paper was trailing out of the folder.
63. The leaves were trailing down from the branches as autumn approached.
64. The team was trailing behind in the final minutes of the game.
65. The child was trailing a balloon as they walked through the fair.
66. The artist's work was trailing behind in popularity.
67. The car was trailing its own exhaust fumes.
68. The explorer was trailing behind his companions on the hike.
69. The fog was trailing in from the ocean as the night fell.
70. The team was trailing in the final round of the quiz competition.
71. She was trailing her dreams but was determined to catch up.
72. The dog was trailing its leash as it ran through the park.
73. The sound of thunder was trailing behind the lightning.
74. The flowers were trailing over the edge of the flowerbed.
75. The athlete was trailing in the race but was still pushing forward.
76. The vines were trailing over the garden wall.
77. The fabric was trailing on the floor, needing to be hemmed.
78. The group was trailing behind the tour guide.
79. The footsteps were trailing off into the distance.
80. The smell of fresh bread was trailing through the bakery.
81. The runner was trailing the front pack as they approached the finish line.
82. The puppy was trailing behind its owner, eager to explore.
83. The smoke was trailing from the barbecue grill.
84. She felt she was trailing behind in her fitness goals.
85. The boat was trailing a wake behind it as it sped across the water.
86. The echo was trailing behind the sound of the gunshot.
87. The children were trailing the teacher on their field trip.
88. The sound of music was trailing from the open window.
89. The leaves were trailing down the path in the wind.
90. The dog was trailing its owner with excitement.
91. The vehicle was trailing a long line of other cars.
92. The ribbons were trailing behind her as she danced.
93. The foghorn was trailing off in the distance as the ship sailed away.
94. The shadows were trailing behind them as they walked home.
95. The bird was trailing its wings as it flew.
96. She was trailing the group, trying to keep pace.
97. The smoke was trailing from the campfire.
98. The team was trailing in the scoreboard, needing a comeback.
99. The vines were trailing down the trellis, creating a beautiful sight.
100. He was trailing behind the conversation, trying to catch up.