path

noun

ˈpath How to pronounce path (audio)
Definition of pathnext
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 She’s expected to continue Radev’s policy of keeping Bulgaria on its European path, while also supporting better relations with Russia and the lifting of sanctions. — Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 What happens tomorrow, or right now, that puts us on the path to a brighter future? — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026 As Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi argue in Learning from Las Vegas (1972), this path could only be taken so far. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 The last time Democrats won a Senate race in the state was in 2008, and the path to a Democratic majority becomes much less likely if the party loses this one. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for path
Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
  1. route
  2. trail
  3. road
  4. way
  5. pathway
  6. approach
  7. trajectory
  8. footpath
Noun
  • Mount Taishan is the tallest peak in the province, and while there are several routes for hikers, some more challenging than others, and the longest climb features more than 7,000 steps.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Aramco is also exploring additional overseas storage capacity and alternative export routes to strengthen its global supply network.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of route
Noun
  • By automating the cadence and gear changes, Honda is catering to novices who don't want to think about gear selection or power management on the trail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The novels follow Cammie Skoura, a brilliant, neurodivergent young scientist aboard a deep-space expedition that uncovers a trail of ancient ruins and long-dead alien civilizations leading toward a mind-shattering discovery.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of trail
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  • The road will be closed until further notice, county officials said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But the move left Angel City playing a home game on the road in an effort to avoid the road and play at home in the playoffs.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of road
Noun
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Charlotte won the rebound battle 51 to 44, but left the Pistons open way too often and were sloppy with the ball, committing 25 turnovers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of way
Noun
  • The agency already has a dual pathway through which manufacturers can seek a special clearance and a CLIA waiver together.
    — Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
  • For example, researchers could investigate molecular structures and reaction pathways to identify promising compounds or chemical processes.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of pathway
Noun
  • If the song titles didn’t give it away, Brat Star’s hyper-referential writing takes a Letterboxd-native approach.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The program has encountered substantial cost growth and delays, prompting the Pentagon to restructure its development approach.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • Profits were pinched by higher costs from labor expenses and expansion, analysts said, but that shouldn’t derail its upward trajectory.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Lowe about his own life's upward trajectory.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of trajectory
Noun
  • The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,190-mile footpath across the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The 400-year span starts with the Lenape footpath and works its way up to today, when one of the last Bowery artists, Billy Sullivan, has painted the denizens as part of a massive installation of portraits.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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