as in trails
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 footpaths
Accessibility and Sustainability Gravel footpaths and uneven stone walkways mean this isn’t the most accessible property, though there is a room specifically designed for wheelchair users.
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Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The park has more than 2,000 miles of footpaths and is a favorite of mountain bikers.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The park has more than 2,000 miles of footpaths and is a favorite of mountain bikers.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footpaths
Noun
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Set between the Taconic and Green Mountain Ranges, the area is best for hiking along leafy trails to waterfalls and enjoying stunning views.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hike along shady trails, rent a kayak or canoe or enjoy a picnic under rustic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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After meeting in college, Katie and Hubbell continue to cross paths over the years, eventually getting married before their differing opinions and lifestyles get in the way.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rising costs, shrinking margins, and uncertain downstream revenues mean buyers want not just artistry but clear commercial paths — awards buzz, international pre-sales, or genre hooks — that guarantee theatrical draw.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Footpaths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footpaths. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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