bypath

noun

Definition of bypathnext
as in path

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Recent Examples of bypath The new focus on the canals was rehabilitation by master plan, with every planter positioned, every café table in conformity with rules of access, every bypath checked for liability, every inspiration — however lovely — thrashed out by committee. — Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypath
  1. path
  2. lane
  3. byway
  4. approach
  5. road
  6. avenue
  7. route
  8. highway
Noun
  • Asking for help is a sign of strength, and taking that first step can put you on the path to feeling better.
    — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Surveillance footage obtained by The Associated Press appears to show a white sedan, believed to be Durán Guerrero on his way to work, driving in circles near an intersection before an unmarked vehicle blocks its path.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of path
Noun
  • The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization will reconsider its decision to end support for the funding agreement for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project in September.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
  • In the same document, the FHWA said that adding a bike lane could cut crashes on a two-lane road by as much as 30%.
    — Joel Rose, NPR, 16 July 2026
Definition of lane
Noun
  • As the gateway to Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park, Trenton serves as the unofficial starting point for the byway.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Although little known outside western Pennsylvania, this historic byway remains central not only to American history but also American innovation.
    — Salena Zito, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of byway
Noun
  • Those layers, which expand in Heartstopper Forever, are illustrative of Oseman’s approach that appreciates both the evolution inherent to queerness and the coming of age.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • Once fall approaches, simply switch to a long-sleeve shirt or layer a cardigan on top.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • Flooding is likely on roads and in urban areas, and some homes could be inundated, the center warned.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The road climbs through green mountains before suddenly revealing the Atlantic Ocean.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of road
Noun
  • As that happens, new buildings should respect the scale, rhythm and character of the avenue.
    — Todd Baisch, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Telework bill’s future Another potential avenue for telework protections could come in the form of legislation.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of avenue
Noun
  • Its terminals, including those at KFIP, have provided the world’s largest crude exporter with a vital alternative route while helping sustain global supplies and limiting the rise in oil prices.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Employers staggered work schedules, commuters mapped alternate routes and many residents avoided the city altogether.
    — Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of route
Noun
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Jakarta, Indonesia — A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a busy highway on Indonesia's main island of Java, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police said Monday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of highway

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“Bypath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypath. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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