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

The Broncos’ offensive line consistently won the line of scrimmage, clearing paths for Denver running backs to gash the Falcons’ defense. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Furthermore, individuals are taking greater ownership of their career development, often planning beyond a single employer and exploring non-linear paths or side hustles. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

A lot of people do finance or law, but there are paths in art or writing as well. — Jessica Bacal, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

The steep paths offered little margin for error, especially for children making the trip regularly. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Craft and Gentry had two unique cancer diagnoses and two different treatment paths. — Madison Sawyer, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

In 2025, two students who used wheelchairs sued the university and the UC Board of Regents for discrimination, citing, in part, elevators that are often out of service, insufficient signage and dangerous conditions in pedestrian paths of travel. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Meandering paths bring visitors through separate gardens planted with Hill Country and West Texas flora. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

These sorts of local adjustments like these route water along ever more efficient paths. — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing paths

• cross paths (with)