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Recent Examples of bridle path
She was discovered on the bridle path by a motorist who got her to Illinois Central Hospital, where she was found to be uninjured.
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2023
The scenic nine-mile Ojai Valley Trail offers a paved side for bicyclists, joggers, and walkers, with a dirt bridle path for horseback riding running alongside it.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2023
While the main trail is paved from point to point, there’s an eight-mile unpaved alternate trail that starts just south of the Skokie Lagoons following an old dirt bridle path.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2022
Known as the Fens Pond Bridge, the old bridle path once marked the edge of Boston, a city Frederick Law Olmsted, more than a century in the grave, continues to shape.
—Malcolm Gay, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022
Gossip columnist Hedda Hopper later reported that Byron was flying in a helicopter when he got caught in a downdraft, forcing him to land on a bridle path where Ms. Mimieux was horseback riding.
—Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2022
Its situation at the intersection of San Pedro and Basse was considered ideal for its proximity to Olmos Park, Fort Sam Houston and Brackenridge Park, to which it was supposed to be connected by bridle paths.
—Paula Allen, ExpressNews.com, 22 June 2019
Down bridle paths, ancient roads, walkways and thruways.
—Peter Rock, New York Times, 15 May 2018
Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2023
The scenic nine-mile Ojai Valley Trail offers a paved side for bicyclists, joggers, and walkers, with a dirt bridle path for horseback riding running alongside it.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2023
While the main trail is paved from point to point, there’s an eight-mile unpaved alternate trail that starts just south of the Skokie Lagoons following an old dirt bridle path.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2022
Known as the Fens Pond Bridge, the old bridle path once marked the edge of Boston, a city Frederick Law Olmsted, more than a century in the grave, continues to shape.
—Malcolm Gay, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022
Gossip columnist Hedda Hopper later reported that Byron was flying in a helicopter when he got caught in a downdraft, forcing him to land on a bridle path where Ms. Mimieux was horseback riding.
—Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2022
Its situation at the intersection of San Pedro and Basse was considered ideal for its proximity to Olmos Park, Fort Sam Houston and Brackenridge Park, to which it was supposed to be connected by bridle paths.
—Paula Allen, ExpressNews.com, 22 June 2019
Down bridle paths, ancient roads, walkways and thruways.
—Peter Rock, New York Times, 15 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridle path
Noun
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The numbers, which were obtained through a public records lawsuit and released by the Deportation Data Project at the University of California Berkeley, give the first real glimpse of how Trump's immigration enforcement policy is playing out in the streets.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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According to local authorities, Powell was found lying unconscious on the street near Carlton and Pacific Avenues in Prospect Heights at around 10:20 p.m..—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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All evacuation warnings have been lifted and roads reopened, the Sheriff’s Office said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Think of it as a creditor wanting to get into a city and there are several roads to get into that city.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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In 1945 the family came back to Wisconsin to live on a 10-acre farm, where Ted raised dairy cows and pigs and drove the milk route.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Sacramento Regional Transit has encouraged riders to use bus route 11 instead.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Albania ranks at the bottom for the second year in a row, with just 16.0% of its sites classified as excellent—a sharp drop from 41.2% last year.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Whether front row at fashion shows, seated on late-night couches, or commanding the stage at major global events, Black celebrities continued to make their presence known with style, substance, and star power.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Councilmember Luke Shaffer said the city needs thoroughfare roads like Encinitas Boulevard to be fast-moving access points to the freeway.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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In past years, checkpoints have often appeared on major thoroughfares such as Elk Grove Boulevard, Laguna Boulevard or near Highway 99 exits—but the department won’t confirm in advance.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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In theater seating orientation, guests faced a runway stage that had three two-story-high 'books' as a set.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The runway was built as part of the Everglades Jetport plan to build a massive airport in the Everglades that would serve South Florida and the Gulf coast.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bridle path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridle%20path. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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