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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With a median home price of $645,000, according to Zillow, a mix of condo high-rises and historic brownstones make up the walkable neighborhood, which features numerous parks and a Hudson River waterfront pathway offering skyline views of lower Manhattan.
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The Patriots were able to sign tight end Thomas Odukoya, a native of Amsterdam, to their practice squad with an additional 17th spot as part of the international pathway program after he was released by the Titans this week.
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Our options for students on the college pathway include 24 Advanced Placement courses, and electives like Gateway to Engineering, and Human Genetics.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
With a median home price of $645,000, according to Zillow, a mix of condo high-rises and historic brownstones make up the walkable neighborhood, which features numerous parks and a Hudson River waterfront pathway offering skyline views of lower Manhattan.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
The Patriots were able to sign tight end Thomas Odukoya, a native of Amsterdam, to their practice squad with an additional 17th spot as part of the international pathway program after he was released by the Titans this week.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Our options for students on the college pathway include 24 Advanced Placement courses, and electives like Gateway to Engineering, and Human Genetics.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathway. Accessed 26 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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