as in trail
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
found the footpath leading down into the valley
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Recent Examples of footpath
Follow the footpath that winds above the river to discover even more natural pools with few, if any, other guests, and enjoy a soak with only the sound of the jungle and the river running gently below.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
So for about 18 years, pedestrians and bicyclists vibing on the footpath alongside the Blue Line would come to an abrupt stop near the I-277 overpass.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Luckily, there’s a footpath for doing just that.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
So for about 18 years, pedestrians and bicyclists vibing on the footpath alongside the Blue Line would come to an abrupt stop near the I-277 overpass.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Luckily, there’s a footpath for doing just that.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footpath
Noun
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There are courts for padel, pickleball, ping-pong, and tennis, and plenty of trails for ATV forest drives and guided sound-of-nature tours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Images of the bird off San Clemente were taken by Jim Serpa, who was out for a morning walk along the beach trail on May 21, when the unlikely sight caught his eye.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The latter can seem more like a game of dodgeball with bikes weaving in and out of your path.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Anger, denial, and fear are merely steps along the path of grieving.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Noun
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There are ramps, wide pathways, accessible accommodations, and plenty of elevators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And while that may be true, there are some pretty big downsides to this—including cutting off career pathways from entry-level to executive.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Footpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footpath. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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