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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
For today’s college graduates, Hood’s winding path to the top may feel increasingly out of reach as many young workers struggle to land even their first full-time job.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Buium has a path to being a top-pair defender with power-play value, Willander has a path open to him to being a top-four transitional defender and even Elias Pettersson (the defender) can be more than just a physical, third-pair guy.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher attempted to cut off a cross, but the rebound landed in the path of Chawinga in the 47th for the brace.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The storm touched down in southwest Lubbock and cut a path through downtown, killing 26 people, injuring more than 1,500 and causing more than $100 million in damage.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Buium has a path to being a top-pair defender with power-play value, Willander has a path open to him to being a top-four transitional defender and even Elias Pettersson (the defender) can be more than just a physical, third-pair guy.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher attempted to cut off a cross, but the rebound landed in the path of Chawinga in the 47th for the brace.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
The storm touched down in southwest Lubbock and cut a path through downtown, killing 26 people, injuring more than 1,500 and causing more than $100 million in damage.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
Noun
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Does White’s misfortune offer Alexander-Arnold a route back?—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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United offers the most diversified international route network among US airlines based on the number of international destinations served and is proud to offer a specialized travel product designed for the entertainment industry.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Authorities say the deadly violence happened on the popular Atlanta walking and biking trail on the 1700 block of Flagler Avenue NE, just north of the Montgomery Ferry overpass, slightly after noon.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Easy trails lead to roaring Nugget Falls, while boardwalks along Steep Creek offer chances to spot spawning salmon and black bears.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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More Americans are hitting the road, boarding flights and taking cruises this Memorial Day, according to AAA.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Earlier this week, along a desolate stretch of road lined with oil refineries just north of the border between Shandong and Hebei provinces, an awareness of that spotlight seemed palpable.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Either way, grab a drink or coffee at the lobby bar or stroll an expansive veranda outfitted with fire pits, walking paths, and the aforementioned ocean view before your room is ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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So as with physical repatriation, digital restitution may not be an end in and of itself A lot of people are using it as a pathway toward knowledge exchange and integration, and even as a pathway toward return.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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But these are difficult pathways, raising legal and constitutional questions that may delay or derail the search for accountability and justice.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Maung Nu Sein needs fuel to plow, and fertilizer to nourish his rice as planting season approaches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Artistic reveal tease The Atlanta Falcons tapped the approach used by the social media account (at)ArtButMakeItSports to preview their schedule release.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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That early diagnosis is what made my trajectory possible.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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There is no guarantee their rebuild will take a linear upward trajectory.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Narrow cobblestone laneways, pastel-hued shops, and footpaths meandering past stone houses with tiny backyard vineyards—and hardly other tourists in sight—lend a sense of discovery to daily strolls on this side of the lake.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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The narrow dirt footpath, called Rose Hill Link Trail on some maps, featured multiple Southern California black walnut trees and at least two healthy Canary Island palms.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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