1
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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2
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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3
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
TikTokers patrol the park’s paths, ambushing passersby to ask for interviews.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
But with Stan Musial entrenched at first base in St. Louis, Mickelson's path with the Cardinals stalled.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The electric car maker is taking a very different path from every other major company working toward fully self-driving vehicles.
—Robert Ferris,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 June 2025
As organizations grapple with rising burnout and disengagement, the path forward lies in creating environments rooted in clarity, autonomy, and meaning.
—Lisa Bodell, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
But with Stan Musial entrenched at first base in St. Louis, Mickelson's path with the Cardinals stalled.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The electric car maker is taking a very different path from every other major company working toward fully self-driving vehicles.
—Robert Ferris,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 June 2025
As organizations grapple with rising burnout and disengagement, the path forward lies in creating environments rooted in clarity, autonomy, and meaning.
—Lisa Bodell, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
Noun
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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Pablo Torre is also expected to go, and follow a similar route to Victor. Barcelona would like to have the player at hand to return if he is sold.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The trail is 102 miles long, stretching from Chipping Campden to Bath.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Just walking the trails, taking one of their outdoor yoga classes or attending the River Jam music nights can be a fun, low-key way to meet like-minded people.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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The government urged residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safest place and to use main roads only when necessary.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
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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Many feel there are better ways to do it, but there has not been much change.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The trauma eventually seeped its way into Williamson’s writing.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
19 June 2025
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The pathway Ghosh was asked to study occurs via several steps.—
Matt von Hippel,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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This decision accelerated efforts to dismantle the humanitarian parole pathway established under the previous administration.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Innovative educators are already modifying their approaches.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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His elastic counter-melodic approach to the bass redefined the role of the instrument in jazz and helped Evans reshape the very concept of the piano trio.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Fleeing from their oppressive lives, our heroes, played by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, take the standard trajectory of liberation embodied by the macho road movie and give it a feminist kick.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Flagg’s success could change the club’s trajectory similarly to the way Golden State transformed under sharpshooter Steph Curry, who captured four NBA titles and the attention of Gen Z basketball fans worldwide.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
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Paille also said that urban areas could be redesigned to separate roads from footpaths.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Shoppers have used them to spruce up everything from driveways, footpaths, and flower beds to stairways, swimming pools, and retaining walls.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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