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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
The students were asked to provide detectives with feedback on potential paths forward in three investigations, including the Cynthia Gonzalez case.
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Emerson Clarridge
updated March 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2026
He has been anointed for no-doubt stardom since the Army All-American Bowl in 2018, when Waddle first crossed paths with Pat Surtain II.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The couple first met in 2006 at the SAG Awards, when Silver was working as a makeup artist, and continued to cross paths throughout the years, building a professional relationship, which then turned romantic after his partner, Michelle Triola, died in 2009.
—Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
His combination of tools on both ends should allow for multiple paths upwards.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
While not crossing paths with new AD White at Clemson (White was Clemson’s deputy AD from 2022-2026), Grant served as an assistant under Brad Brownell for four seasons (2010-2014), focusing on both recruiting and player development.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
The park is ideal for hiking, with trails that cater to everyone from beginners who prefer a short trek to more seasoned adventurers who want a full-day hike through bamboo groves and mossy mountain paths.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
These were all passion projects, unhindered by any attempt at crowd-pleasing; all were the work of confident men with their own paths to follow.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Three years later, the two crossed paths again when Aliyu picked up then-mayoral candidate Mamdani in his taxicab to attend an iftar.
—Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Emerson Clarridge
updated March 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Mar. 2026
He has been anointed for no-doubt stardom since the Army All-American Bowl in 2018, when Waddle first crossed paths with Pat Surtain II.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The couple first met in 2006 at the SAG Awards, when Silver was working as a makeup artist, and continued to cross paths throughout the years, building a professional relationship, which then turned romantic after his partner, Michelle Triola, died in 2009.
—Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
His combination of tools on both ends should allow for multiple paths upwards.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
While not crossing paths with new AD White at Clemson (White was Clemson’s deputy AD from 2022-2026), Grant served as an assistant under Brad Brownell for four seasons (2010-2014), focusing on both recruiting and player development.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
The park is ideal for hiking, with trails that cater to everyone from beginners who prefer a short trek to more seasoned adventurers who want a full-day hike through bamboo groves and mossy mountain paths.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
These were all passion projects, unhindered by any attempt at crowd-pleasing; all were the work of confident men with their own paths to follow.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Three years later, the two crossed paths again when Aliyu picked up then-mayoral candidate Mamdani in his taxicab to attend an iftar.
—Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paths
Noun
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Delta Connection will operate both of the new routes using Embraer 175 regional jets with up to 76 seats, Wi-Fi and in-seat power outlets.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit operates a couple of bus routes near the mall, but no train line passes through.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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No trails or roads are visible inside the frame, adding to the mystery of how all these people in formal attire arrived at an elevation of ten thousand six hundred feet.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Boise saw little snow at all this winter and some significant rainfall, but Gordon said the trails held up well.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Drivecast is our weekly podcast giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the biggest stories, controversies, and characters shaping the automotive industry and the way our roads look today.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
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Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary movement, warning that many trees had fallen and crews were working to clear roads.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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There are plenty of ways to take care of yourself, which is exactly why our wellness category covers so much ground.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Creative courage grows with practice, as a nurturing New Moon brightens your 5th House of Inspiration and encourages self-expression through personal projects or other ways of letting off steam.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Together, these discoveries suggested that NGC 6302 might be an ideal natural laboratory for exploring the chemical pathways that occur as stars reach the end of their lives.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Treatment access has strengthened, including diversion pathways such as Drug Court.—
Maria Hernandez,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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Both were attending a conference on theoretical computer science, but the academic trajectories that had brought them there were strikingly different.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Research into near-death experiences and adverse childhood experiences followed similar trajectories, moving from being a professional liability to mainstream legitimacy after the removal of institutional barriers.—
Darrell Evans,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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With no boundaries for private property, footpaths crossed the landscape wherever a person desired to go.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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An aerial view from a chopper showed mostly footpaths with limited access by road for vehicles.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Paths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paths. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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