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
Arozarena has been crafty on the base paths, recording three steals on three attempts.
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Data Skrive, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Although Luddington portrayed Princess Kate in the movie, the two have never crossed paths over the years.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Pea gravel is made up of small, round stones that are often used for decorative paths, between pavers, as a base for outdoor seating areas, and around a fire pit.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
This is especially true in Santorini, where steep, slick stone steps and cobblestone paths can be tricky to navigate.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The monetization paths for creators vary.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The moon’s far side permanently faces away from Earth, and even most of the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s did not yield views of the far side because of the paths and timing of the flights.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
So, while the dutiful reader is still turning over basic questions about the nature of witchcraft, the girls are already hurtling up the stairs and out of the basement, and Lucie is crossing paths with Isabelle, a hostile neighbor.
—Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Data Skrive, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Although Luddington portrayed Princess Kate in the movie, the two have never crossed paths over the years.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Pea gravel is made up of small, round stones that are often used for decorative paths, between pavers, as a base for outdoor seating areas, and around a fire pit.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
This is especially true in Santorini, where steep, slick stone steps and cobblestone paths can be tricky to navigate.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The monetization paths for creators vary.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
The moon’s far side permanently faces away from Earth, and even most of the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s did not yield views of the far side because of the paths and timing of the flights.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
So, while the dutiful reader is still turning over basic questions about the nature of witchcraft, the girls are already hurtling up the stairs and out of the basement, and Lucie is crossing paths with Isabelle, a hostile neighbor.
—Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paths
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South Korea routes around 70% of its crude oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ongoing military activity in the Middle East and disagreements over Iran’s control of key shipping routes have left the diplomatic effort vulnerable to collapse before the talks even begin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The portion of the trails along the Monongahela River near the Fort Pitt Museum is completely closed off, with access to the museum and Fort Pitt Block House open.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Before there were dusty trails and stage coach routes and boulevards and freeways, there was the Southern California watershed — the maze of rivers, creeks and washes that sent rain water from the mountains and valleys to the ocean.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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During the chase, Leatherman used highly dangerous evasive moves on local roads, open fields and residential properties, court documents show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The totals are incomplete because agencies like the FBI have found ways to access the data without reporting the searches publicly, said Elizabeth Goitein, senior director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Still, chefs work within supply limits, introducing the product in deliberate ways and building familiarity one dish at a time.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Greater Baltimore, we’re focused on economic growth attracting investment, supporting small businesses and creating pathways to good-paying jobs.—
Brian Walter,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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These greens are also rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids—compounds shown to regulate inflammatory pathways.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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Instead, international non-English language fare is out in force buoyed by the success of Oscar-winning 2025 selection Sentimental Value as well as the high-profile trajectories of other films from last year such as The Secret Agent and Sirat.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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That young people’s peers affect their life trajectories is well established.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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Just south of downtown San Jose, about 100 people live on the banks of Coyote Creek, where footpaths and improvised bridges connect a community of tents and wooden shacks — the city’s last sprawling homeless encampment.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 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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“Paths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paths. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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