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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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
Lawmakers looking to honor her Hortman’s senior adviser said Hortman would fixate on the little trees along the path from the Capitol to the Centennial building.
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Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
The path ends at a dock in the Lake Worth Lagoon, part of the Intracoastal Waterway, accessible only by boat.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The Patriots also have other paths to improve at guard and tackle through free agency and the draft.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
And the fastest path (sometimes) from downtown heading west is an expressway bearing his name.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
The path ends at a dock in the Lake Worth Lagoon, part of the Intracoastal Waterway, accessible only by boat.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The Patriots also have other paths to improve at guard and tackle through free agency and the draft.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
And the fastest path (sometimes) from downtown heading west is an expressway bearing his name.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
Noun
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Residents who aren't participating gather at houses along the route to feast and dance.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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On Melrose Place in West Hollywood, Mona Seresht spotted a pink and orange Coco Robotics bot struggling through a flooded street on its delivery route.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the grounds, cycling and walking trails, as well as a wooden treehouse with swings and hidey-holes, will keep the older ones entertained in fair weather.—
Sarah Leigh Bannerman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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With over 10,000 five-star reviews at Amazon, Darn Tough Socks feature high-quality materials and exceptional cushioning for all-day comfort on the trails.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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There is a road closure on I-70 from I-435/Exit 8 to Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2026
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Why Madagascar hissing cockroaches are actually romantic Naming a roach for Valentine’s Day is a great gag, but also these critters are capable of hissing their way into your heart.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the way the investigation is being carried out is leaving people with some doubts.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are plenty of inorganic/abiotic pathways to produce oxygen under laboratory conditions, and these could be at play on an exoplanet.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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Although undoubtedly wide-ranging, these conversations had a way usually returning, by pathways familiar to any viewer of the Joe Rogan Experience, to genetics and the nature of human consciousness.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Malinin acknowledged taking a measured approach to what is widely considered the sport's most difficult jump.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mingarelli and colleagues hunted for supermassive black hole binaries using their new approach in 114 Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs), the bright central regions of galaxies where supermassive black holes are ravenously feasting on surrounding gas and dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Established as a premier post-production showcase for international arthouse cinema, the initiative offers producers a strategic platform to present their projects to leading sales agents, distributors and festival programmers at a decisive stage in their films’ financing and market trajectory.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Over the next 10 years, the Goo Goo Dolls would follow a trajectory of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and increasingly unlikely triumphs that more closely resembles a fictional underdog team from a Disney movie than a rock band.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2026
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An aerial view from a chopper showed mostly footpaths with limited access by road for vehicles.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Take footpaths toward the beach or stroll cobblestone streets in town for dining and shopping.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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