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as in path
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
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Recent Examples of pathway
Clearer disclosures, easier balance transfers, stronger competition among lenders, and pathways to refinancing all reduce costs without shrinking access.
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J.d. Hayworth, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The Park Service recommends that people not disturb, knock down or add to cairns, though some parks caution visitors not to rely on them as official pathways.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Plans for the subdivision include pickleball courts, a dog park and a series of public trails and pathways, including one for horseback riding, Yorgason said.
—Rose Evans
january 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Antioxidant pathways are upregulated, which catalyze metabolic reactions that result in the suppression of damaging free radicals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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J.d. Hayworth, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The Park Service recommends that people not disturb, knock down or add to cairns, though some parks caution visitors not to rely on them as official pathways.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Plans for the subdivision include pickleball courts, a dog park and a series of public trails and pathways, including one for horseback riding, Yorgason said.
—Rose Evans
january 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Antioxidant pathways are upregulated, which catalyze metabolic reactions that result in the suppression of damaging free radicals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathway
Noun
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Investing in domestic mining is necessary but insufficient—recycling infrastructure offers a faster, less geopolitically fraught path to supply chain resilience that has historically been overlooked by previous administrations.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Buddhist temple was directly in the path of the project, threatening its displacement.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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In logistics, agentic RAG can analyze shipment delays and automatically reschedule routes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan called a play-action pass from under center with a deep route to occupy the safeties and an in-breaking route through the intermediate area of the field.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Take footpaths toward the beach or stroll cobblestone streets in town for dining and shopping.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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No hills means there is no natural grade separation between the railroad and intersecting roads and footpaths.—
Ian Savage,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2026
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For Sky Ferreira, that meant a smoky charcoal eye brought all the way up to the brow bone; on Benee, a sculptural eyeliner flick; for Naomi Sharon, chromatic glam that traveled across her eyes, lips, and cheekbones.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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The plaintiffs argue that the way the government operates the dams violates the Endangered Species Act, and over decades of litigation judges have repeatedly ordered changes to help the fish.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the grounds, cycling and walking trails, as well as a wooden treehouse with swings and hidey-holes, will keep the older ones entertained in fair weather.—
Sarah Leigh Bannerman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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With over 10,000 five-star reviews at Amazon, Darn Tough Socks feature high-quality materials and exceptional cushioning for all-day comfort on the trails.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathway. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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