2
: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another
also
: a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels
3
: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another
metabolic pathways
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We walked along a winding pathway.
we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
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However, much of the garden pathway that winds through the property is uneven and not ideal for wheelchairs.
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That is precisely what MDC and Apple set out to build — not just a program, but a pathway.
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Their efforts offer a true pathway to sustainable recovery while safeguarding potential future victims.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Brazil has launched what is being described as the world’s first engine designed to run almost entirely on ethanol for large-scale thermal power generation, a project that could open a new pathway for using one of the country’s most abundant biofuels beyond transportation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
That is precisely what MDC and Apple set out to build — not just a program, but a pathway.
—Miami Dade College, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Their efforts offer a true pathway to sustainable recovery while safeguarding potential future victims.
—John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathway. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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pathway
noun
path·way
ˈpath-ˌwā, ˈpȧth- 
1
: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another
also
: a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels
2
: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another
metabolic pathways
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