Synonyms of paths

paths

noun

plural of path

1

as in routes

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

• routes
• ways
• pathways
• trajectories
• steps
• tracks
• courses
• lines
• routeways
• loops
• orbits
• circles
• circuits
• arcs
• descents
• flight paths
• ascents

2

as in trails

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

• trails
• pathways
• footpaths
• tracks
• roads
• walkways
• routes
• traces
• passageways
• streets
• alleys
• roadways
• thoroughfares
• byways
• lanes
• runs
• alleyways
• shortcuts
• bridle paths
• bypaths
• towpaths
• rows
• cutoffs
• passes
• passages
• byroads
• runways
• bystreets

3

as in roads

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

• routes
• roads
• approaches
• highways
• ways
• avenues
• arteries
• passages
• trails
• walks
• roadways
• tracks
• lanes
• thoroughfares
• passageways
• streets
• walkways
• byways
• drives
• boulevards
• passes
• rows
• bypaths
• freeways
• expressways
• turnpikes
• routeways
• channels
• pike
• waterways
• laneways
• airways
• watercourses
• bypasses
• portals
• gates
• doorways
• traces
• doors
• high roads
• gateways
• cycleways
• bikeways
• hatches
• gats

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paths

Modernizing facilities and expanding funding across jurisdictions would help make the profession not only more sustainable but also more appealing to those choosing their medical paths. — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026

Even more telling, many hikers are searching for trails more than 200 miles from home, using the app to plan trips as much as to find local paths. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

According to Merriam’s website, the site will feature one to two sit-down restaurants, green space and walking paths. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

In June, Oceanside’s City Council voted unanimously to exempt multiple sites from the law and deferred others from high-density zoning until 2032, relying on carve-outs for areas with existing housing capacity, lack of walking paths and more. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Travelers can spend the afternoon exploring the former fishing town's winding streets or walking sections of the coastal paths that run along the Maresme coastline. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Cool off in the cyan waters of Prassa Beach, then head up to the main town of Horio to stroll along cobblestoned paths, pausing for meze at a taverna. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

For anyone building a lifetime list of trails to conquer, seven routes stand apart, spanning ancient pilgrim paths, alpine passes and rainforest ridgelines across five continents. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Some of those places have her crossing paths with new characters played by Wanda Sykes and Ice-T, among others. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Phrases Containing paths

• cross paths (with)