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
Their paths crossed there in 2014, where Biden, then the second lady, and Prevost each received honorary doctorates of humanities degrees.
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Eric Bradner, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
The defense memo came after the Supreme Court ruling that cleared the path for the ban to be temporarily implemented until a lower court rules on it.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The advancements in hair restoration and the increasing acceptance of cosmetic procedures for all offer a path for men to take control of their appearance and well-being, with none of the shame of yesterday.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Offer meaningful equity—Whether through stock options, profit-sharing or alternative incentives, companies must design real paths for stakeholders to participate in success, not just work for it.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Eric Bradner, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
The defense memo came after the Supreme Court ruling that cleared the path for the ban to be temporarily implemented until a lower court rules on it.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The advancements in hair restoration and the increasing acceptance of cosmetic procedures for all offer a path for men to take control of their appearance and well-being, with none of the shame of yesterday.
—Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Offer meaningful equity—Whether through stock options, profit-sharing or alternative incentives, companies must design real paths for stakeholders to participate in success, not just work for it.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
Noun
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Taking a bus or driving the 435-mile route is also an option.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Originally Published: May 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM EDT Most Popular Most Popular Property of the week: Striking historic home along the Connecticut river Parking crunch looms at major CT airport amid route expansion.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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In a news release, the National Park Service (NPS) said its rangers were notified that a man had fallen during a hike on the primitive section of the Windows Loop trail on Tuesday, May 6, adding that bystanders administered CPR before authorities arrived at the scene.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Despite a growing economy and tax base, the state currently spends almost $5,000 less per student than the national average and trails behind neighboring states South Carolina and Virginia.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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There are at least some echoes of the ultra-hyper violent God of War, the famed video game series, and that is getting a live-action adaptation on Amazon Prime Video down the road.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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When the original owner of the bookstore needed to move locations down the road, the town residents showed up in droves, creating a human conveyor belt moving the books hand-to-hand down to the new location.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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That should once again be a classic offensive showdown, a perfect way for NFL fans to wind down after eating lots of food.—
Seth Quinn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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During these inspections, travelers may be questioned or their electronic devices looked through as a way to confirm their identity and reasons for being in the U.S.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Similar strategies apply to each respective pathway.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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There are many pathways to the coveted track in Louisville.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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In the competitive world of alternative investments, SWI Group has distinguished itself through an approach that emphasizes local market knowledge as a key differentiator.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Our approach to ethical AI must be proactive rather than reactive, which means assessing every step for the potential to cause harm or ethical breaches at the planning stage.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But since Helberg plays one of the show’s few recurring characters, he’s had a chance to grow the trajectory of Luca since Season 1.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
10 May 2025
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That was really what launched me into this trajectory of now just being known for comedy.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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The city’s roads and walkways are steep, bisected by narrow footpaths, all displaying wares or services for sale.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
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The footpath can be hiked in sections through several access points.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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