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as in route
the direction along which something or someone moves
try to stay out of the path of the golf balls while playing I tripped over a rock directly in my path
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as in trail
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
a path worn through the library lawn by too many people walking over it
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as in road
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the path along which ancient traders traveled from Europe to China was known as the Silk Road
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Recent Examples of path
The original short found its audience organically online long before that was considered a legitimate path for filmmakers.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Meanwhile, Fox would gain a new path toward ad sales and user tracking through The Roku Channel and Roku OS, which has a notable amount of ads.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
In about seven minutes, with pushing, shoving, and cursing, the agents cleared a path for the van.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The near-future emotional drama stars Ayase Haruka and Yamamoto Daigo as a grieving married couple who receive a humanoid infant robot designed to look like their late son, forcing both to confront their individual paths of silent grief.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Meanwhile, Fox would gain a new path toward ad sales and user tracking through The Roku Channel and Roku OS, which has a notable amount of ads.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
In about seven minutes, with pushing, shoving, and cursing, the agents cleared a path for the van.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The near-future emotional drama stars Ayase Haruka and Yamamoto Daigo as a grieving married couple who receive a humanoid infant robot designed to look like their late son, forcing both to confront their individual paths of silent grief.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
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The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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For more information on the DDOT routes, visit the city's website or call 313-933-1300.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This mindset is perhaps best exemplified along the craggy Cornish coastline, where hundreds of miles of public trails have been thoughtfully preserved in a light-touch way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The resort offers direct access to Treasure Island Beach, along with miles of hiking and biking trails in nearby Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and Crystal Cove State Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Police call for drivers to remain attentive, particularly during the hours of sunrise and sunset, when shifting lighting conditions affect road visibility.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In the seventh inning of Tuesday night’s road game against the Washington Nationals, Lynch got the call out of the bullpen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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In any case, the recent discovery suggests the only way to avoid some mosasaurs was to stay out of the water altogether.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Dec. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The overall score is based on a nation’s performance across 38 indicators in 12 categories, including tax treatment, rule of law, quality of life, investor and high-net-worth migration pathways, family inclusion, geopolitical stability, and capital mobility.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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This environment is continuously unlocking new pathways to discovering and solving problems, and the very tools of science itself are transforming in unprecedented ways.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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But for the Cowboys, there’s experience between Prescott’s ears in the 10 years he’s been in the league that could serve as a counter for the Vikings blitz-happy approach.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Inherently, Liverpool’s pressing approach is fine and not unusual.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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But the overall trajectory is upward.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The gig that had really pushed Schwartz into his current career trajectory was a college internship at financial services giant Accenture.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Meanwhile, my job is to stand guard on the other side of the footpath.—
Esther Yi,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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