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the direction along which something or someone moves the long, winding pathway of the river before it meets the sea

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Recent Examples of pathway Natalie Yahr reports on pathways to success statewide for Wisconsin Watch, working in partnership withOpen Campus. jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025 The plan also mentions a long-term horizon for self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state – a point not raised in previous proposals, which mainly focused on ending the war in Gaza but neglected to include a longer-term pathway to statehood. Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025 Students in Cal State Fullerton’s Master of Social Work program now have access to a new credential pathway that expands career opportunities and prepares graduates to make an impact at schools in their communities. Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025 Among other elements, the plan would end the war, return the remaining hostages, surge aid into Gaza, disarm and potentially exile Hamas, and provide an eventual pathway toward Palestinian self-government. Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pathway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathway
Noun
  • Chasing the dream — and the visa The H-1B visa fundamentally shaped her career path, Qian said.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Federal agencies are now kickstarting their shutdown contingency plans, including the scaling back of services and the furloughing of thousands of staff until Democrats and Republicans find a path forward.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Murray targeted Harrison on a crossing route.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • On the third play of the season, against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil, Worthy collided with tight end and teammate Travis Kelce on a crossing route and injured his shoulder.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Create footpaths in these areas to reduce wear and damage to the lawn.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Outside of the event, wander the town’s flagstone market square or leafy Thames-side footpaths, tour the Henley Distillery, and go for a Sunday roast at the Bottle & Glass Inn.
    Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The way people typically die in intersections is often because of head-on and T-bone crashes, which the roundabout design addresses, Bryson said.
    Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
  • At the same time, there is a bit of a cost on the world stage to the way that the president presents the United States.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Many have hike-able trails, tours, markets, shopping, or climbs to lookout points.
    Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • There are several loop trails that take walkers, joggers, and runners around the scenic lake.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathway. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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