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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Molly Nagle, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
DenicMic Patterned Solar Lights, 10-Pack Check out these pathway lights that cast a radiant starburst effect.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Alas, the Davis-Irving combo might not be elite for long, given their ages and injury histories, and meanwhile, the Mavs are punting on the best pathway to putting a long-term core around Flagg.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
For those thinking about making a transition into blue-collar work, FlexJobs advises highlighting transferrable skills like project management and evaluating training pathways like apprenticeships and trade schools, as well as certification requirements.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathway. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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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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