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

Rather, the issue is a combination of shadowing (physically blocking radar signal paths), clutter, multipath reflections, and moving turbine blades that makes the radar picture messy. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Readiness is demonstrated when the team can use its actual tools, telemetry, playbooks and escalation paths to detect, investigate, contain and recover from an attack. — David Etue, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The old bike lane sweeper the city used to clean narrow paths was notoriously difficult to move and use. — Barbara Kingsley-Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Following the outbreak of Middle East conflicts, the two paths diverged sharply, with the gap widening further as summer arrived. — CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

While developing her next feature, Coppola has spent this retrospective year taking stock, watching with a familiar pride as her own children pursue creative paths. — Ben Croll, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Because that light can travel along different paths around the cluster, the same supernova can appear multiple times in Hubble's view, potentially separated by months or even years. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Coincidentally, both Roe and Crater Harris’ creative paths were inspired by their great-grandmothers. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Outbuildings hold two dozen bicycles for rides along Davis’ bike paths. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing paths

• cross paths (with)