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as in route
the direction along which something or someone moves
try to stay out of the path of the golf balls while playing I tripped over a rock directly in my path
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as in trail
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
a path worn through the library lawn by too many people walking over it
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as in road
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the path along which ancient traders traveled from Europe to China was known as the Silk Road
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Recent Examples of path
That means securing our border, prioritizing immigration enforcement for those who have committed very serious and violent crimes and giving others a path to some kind of permanent legal status so the people who make our state work can do so in dignity.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Falcon 9 launched lunar lander in 2025 The Falcon 9 upper stage on a path to crash into the moon is believed to be part of the same rocket that in January 2025 launched from Florida carrying an uncrewed lunar lander.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 May 2026
With healthcare costs top of mind for families and businesses, prevention offers a clear path forward.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The annual Women Who Rock event, which will be held at Lavan Midtown in New York, will also recognize the Class of 2026 — the women who are making big moves and lighting a path for the next generation.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Falcon 9 launched lunar lander in 2025 The Falcon 9 upper stage on a path to crash into the moon is believed to be part of the same rocket that in January 2025 launched from Florida carrying an uncrewed lunar lander.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 May 2026
With healthcare costs top of mind for families and businesses, prevention offers a clear path forward.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The annual Women Who Rock event, which will be held at Lavan Midtown in New York, will also recognize the Class of 2026 — the women who are making big moves and lighting a path for the next generation.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
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First signed in 2023 and renewed for another three years with this latest commitment, the agreement solidifies the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitization along the trans-Pacific route, one of the world’s busiest container lanes.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Doocy explored local attractions, met with artists and highlighted the city’s deep ties to the famed route.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Our little group followed a guide along a winding trail through brushy forest.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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That’s the road in a banana republic to high or even hyperinflation.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The wildfires burning tens of thousands of acres in the South have destroyed homes, prompted evacuations and closed major roads.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Following Friday’s pregame festivities, Pedro Martinez made his way up to the press box and said standing on the field with his fellow club legends gave him goosebumps.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 12th House and trines Venus in Gemini, helping reflection and emotional clarity work in practical ways.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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There will be no more amnesty (pathway to citizenship) under my administration.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Accommodations span 281 guest rooms, including the new adults-only swim-up suites set along a network of ground-level water pathways.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Suzuki and Detmers both felt the walks were more a product of the Blue Jays’ approach than his control.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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In a note to clients Friday, analysts at Morgan Stanley said the trajectory of Arm's operating expenses in its fiscal 2027 is a focus for investors.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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Each shows the vertical trajectory of a rocket through the sky.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Luckily, there’s a footpath for doing just that.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 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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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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