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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of paths
Kids dive into things that are directly related to hireable skills and profession paths.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
When the observed paths of planets became increasingly difficult to explain with a model that placed the earth at the center of the universe, eventually a new model was adopted with the sun at the center.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The transparent glass shapes create elegant light paths when your tree is lit, while the opaque white designs mimic paper lanterns.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The two voluble MCs, who took parallel paths to fame in the Nineties, laugh and swap stories in the dressing room while the cameras are getting positioned a few feet away.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
As its parks department notes, the city has 22 lakes, 12 gardens, 7 golf courses, and 180 parks with 55 miles of biking and walking paths.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, traditional paths to ownership are being replaced by newer alternatives.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
One of the best ways to experience Leo Carrillo is along one of its many hiking paths, like the Yellow Hill Trail that provides panoramic views of the ocean and the Channel Islands in the distance.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
And though joining forces for a novel may seem like a unique choice, the pair’s paths have crossed before.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
When the observed paths of planets became increasingly difficult to explain with a model that placed the earth at the center of the universe, eventually a new model was adopted with the sun at the center.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The transparent glass shapes create elegant light paths when your tree is lit, while the opaque white designs mimic paper lanterns.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The two voluble MCs, who took parallel paths to fame in the Nineties, laugh and swap stories in the dressing room while the cameras are getting positioned a few feet away.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
As its parks department notes, the city has 22 lakes, 12 gardens, 7 golf courses, and 180 parks with 55 miles of biking and walking paths.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, traditional paths to ownership are being replaced by newer alternatives.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
One of the best ways to experience Leo Carrillo is along one of its many hiking paths, like the Yellow Hill Trail that provides panoramic views of the ocean and the Channel Islands in the distance.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
And though joining forces for a novel may seem like a unique choice, the pair’s paths have crossed before.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paths
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Machines precisely handle delicate greens, avoiding bruising, while intelligent logistics optimize shipping routes to minimize delays and fuel use.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But Hurricane Melissa has upended that expectation, leaving thousands stranded across Jamaica and neighboring islands as airports shut down and evacuation routes vanish.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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More than 2,200 participants will be running and walking the inner trails of Mackinac Island during the last major weekend of the season.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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But locals embrace the town’s remoteness, enjoying the alpine trails that begin right off Main Street, the legendary ski terrain, and a downtown that hums with old mining town charm.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Three people were killed and one injured in three vehicle crashes on Arkansas roads on Wednesday and Friday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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There are many ways to build community for people with disabilities.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both reflect and honor the evolving identity of the position, just in different ways.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In cognitive terms, constraints funnel the search away from dominant semantic pathways, encouraging more remote associations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to Cooper, two of the simplest ways to move to Europe include golden visas and digital nomad visas – both being immigration pathways offered by several European countries like Portugal, Croatia, Malta and Italy.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Three Golden Bell Awards Best Actress contenders – Ning Chang, Alice Ko and Allison Lin – will appear together for the first time to discuss career trajectories and roles for women both in front of and behind the camera.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The teams are also on vastly different trajectories.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both footpaths have been on Carlsbad’s master trails map for years.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Create footpaths in these areas to reduce wear and damage to the lawn.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Paths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paths. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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