Thesaurus results for PATHWAY

pathway

noun

ˈpath-ˌwā

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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as in route

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 Scientific inquiry could be pathway to the divine Adam Hincks, a Jesuit priest who teaches at the University of Toronto and serves as an adjunct scholar at the Vatican Observatory, believes that for some, contemplating dark matter and dark energy could elevate their minds to God. —

Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 Textile Exchange said these finding support its pathways to preferred production systems, which aim to eliminate or reduce the use of synthetic fertilizers in alignment with organic and regenerative production practices. —

Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Mar. 2026 The playoff pathway has been set for the Kansas City Comets after a regular-season campaign that went down to the wire. —

Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 The event, which is a national qualifier, is also part of the NPC natural athlete pathway to the Olympia. —

Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pathway

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Earth catches chunks Comet from Thatcher’s debris path every year as our planet orbits the sun.

— Hali Smith March 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
And Emma herself has work through some old feelings while also navigating a rocky path to their big day that has an implosive effect for those around them.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026