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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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Recent Examples of pathway
When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Employers report rising demands for creativity and critical analysis while simultaneously expressing frustration that traditional academic pathways aren’t developing those traits.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
The new career pathways initiative will also rely on the state’s business community as a key partner.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Employers report rising demands for creativity and critical analysis while simultaneously expressing frustration that traditional academic pathways aren’t developing those traits.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
The new career pathways initiative will also rely on the state’s business community as a key partner.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathway
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There will be little temptation to venture away from the comforts of the resort’s idyllic and famously still beach, unless by boat, kayak, or bike to explore the surrounding archipelago’s dramatic cliffs, caves, and paths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Understanding what the Bengals are seeking will set the foundation for understanding the paths, options and players most likely to be targeted April 22-24.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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He is fascinated by how roads connect and enjoys designing his own imaginative routes and paths.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The fees would act as a kind of war reparations, says Ghiselli, while allowing Iran to institutionalize its management of the shipping route.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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With no public footpath crossing the land, the secluded cove is accessible only from the estate itself or by boat—an unusual level of privacy for this stretch of coast.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Now, almost two decades later, King Charles has finally inaugurated the footpath – 80% of which is open to the public, with the remainder set to be completed by the end of the year.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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UFOs, the term for unidentified flying objects, has in recent years given way to UAP — unidentified aerial phenomena or unidentified anomalous phenomena.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Police then forced their way through the glass sliding door at the back of the Coral Springs house.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Under the full moon, missile trails were clearly visible across the skies of Tehran, as Iran had been launching missiles since the afternoon.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Prediction markets, for the first time, create a trail of breadcrumbs that is hard to ignore.—
Nic Puckrin,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathway. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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