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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of path
And Caruso likely saw a costly, but extremely narrow, path to victory.
—
Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Towers now credits that day with rekindling his belief in himself even when the path forward wasn’t clear.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Sarah, married to Abraham (Jeffrey Donovan) and desperate for a child, takes an impassioned and complicated step through Hagar that forever alters her family’s path before experiencing an unexpected miracle late in life.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Our state chose a path defined by complexity and paternalism.
—Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for path
Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Towers now credits that day with rekindling his belief in himself even when the path forward wasn’t clear.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Sarah, married to Abraham (Jeffrey Donovan) and desperate for a child, takes an impassioned and complicated step through Hagar that forever alters her family’s path before experiencing an unexpected miracle late in life.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
Our state chose a path defined by complexity and paternalism.
—Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for path
Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
Noun
-
Earlier this week the mayor urged Philadelphia residents to move their cars out of snow emergency routes.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
-
User @briadeshaun took a more relatable route and impersonated an out-of-shape owl, worn out from flying and repeatedly panting to catch its breath.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Near the beginning of the site’s trail, a replica village contains several ‘ewaas, which are traditional Kumeyaay homes.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Seasonal waterfalls flow alongside the trail, sometimes off the sides of the mountain.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Roads and Railways The government has led the push for infrastructure capital expenditure through the roads and railways sectors, both of which are expected to receive higher allocations in the budget.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Under the watchful eye of sheriffs deputies who threatened to ticket anyone caught standing in the road, along with a small number of National Guard members, the protesters took turns screaming swears and warming up in nearby parked cars.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
In some ways, Australia’s challenge with dingoes is not dissimilar to issues elsewhere, for example Japan’s attempts to hold bears at bay, or India’s problem with lions.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
-
No one wants to degrade this Fourth Amendment right, not in this way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Doctors started prescribing other opioids for postpartum pain, such as hydromorphone and oxycodone, whose metabolic pathways are more predictable and less subject to genetic variations.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
-
To help keep your home's entryway clean and make getting in and out of the house easier on severe weather days, both Cuoco and Sons recommend creating pathways in slippery, high-traffic areas by using stepping stones, gravel, mulch, or even pavement if possible.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Incorporating mini hoops, which can be worn solo or stacked, is also a popular approach to styling your tragus, says Maria Tash, jewelry designer and founder of Maria Tash Fine Jewelry and Luxury Piercing in Los Angeles.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
-
Black Tomato launched in 2005, and 20 years later, that emotional-first approach remains at the heart of every journey.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Resisting Europe’s current trajectories through supporting patriotic European movements aims to restore civilizational confidence and true alliance vitality.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
-
This trajectory suggests that enterprises increasingly view automation as central to their digital operations.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Take footpaths toward the beach or stroll cobblestone streets in town for dining and shopping.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
-
No hills means there is no natural grade separation between the railroad and intersecting roads and footpaths.—
Ian Savage,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
