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
Authorities carved paths through the deep snow to eventually continue the search, and California Highway Patrol officers found the ninth victim.
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Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Instead, Jones wrote an historical novel set in the 1950s and ‘60s about lifelong friends Annie and Vernice, two motherless girls born in small-town Louisiana who take different paths in life to fill the void left behind by the absence of a mother’s love.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The garden is wheelchair-accessible and has wide paths for easy navigation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
While the kids are occupied, parents can follow one of four wellness paths at Yubarta, the resort’s open-air holistic wellness center that’s situated amid the tropical forest.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
These classifications determine where these vehicles can be legally ridden, such as bike lanes, multi-use paths, or certain roadways.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
When our paths align, or when hard times come, then be there for each other.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Trails meander past the butterfly garden, under a canopy of southern magnolias and hardwoods, and over a mix of boardwalks, dirt paths, and concrete walkways.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
As for the other three Panthers — Gustav Forsling on Sweden, Uvis Balinskis and Sandis Vilmanis on Latvia — their paths to compete for a medal include a game against each other on Tuesday to face the United States in the quarterfinal round.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Instead, Jones wrote an historical novel set in the 1950s and ‘60s about lifelong friends Annie and Vernice, two motherless girls born in small-town Louisiana who take different paths in life to fill the void left behind by the absence of a mother’s love.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The garden is wheelchair-accessible and has wide paths for easy navigation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
While the kids are occupied, parents can follow one of four wellness paths at Yubarta, the resort’s open-air holistic wellness center that’s situated amid the tropical forest.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
These classifications determine where these vehicles can be legally ridden, such as bike lanes, multi-use paths, or certain roadways.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
When our paths align, or when hard times come, then be there for each other.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Trails meander past the butterfly garden, under a canopy of southern magnolias and hardwoods, and over a mix of boardwalks, dirt paths, and concrete walkways.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
As for the other three Panthers — Gustav Forsling on Sweden, Uvis Balinskis and Sandis Vilmanis on Latvia — their paths to compete for a medal include a game against each other on Tuesday to face the United States in the quarterfinal round.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paths
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The Sawtooth Mountains resort had six lifts open running across 39 open routes, with no plans to close them anytime soon.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Southwest Airlines is launching four new nonstop routes from Austin this fall as the carrier continues expanding its footprint at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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With a 39-16 record, San Antonio trails just Oklahoma City in the race to be the Western Conference's top seed.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Snow Canyon State Park in Utah offers dramatic red sandstone cliffs, black lava flows, and quiet trails just 40 minutes from Zion National Park.—
Tim Chester,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Residents in Brazil's Minas Gerais state faced shuttered roads and shops and streets under water on Thursday following more heavy rain overnight as the death toll from recent floods and landslides reached 53, authorities said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cartel members burned cars and blocked roads in nearly a dozen Mexican states and authorities report that at least 70 people have died.—
Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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So, there are two ways this can go.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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The association also will commemorate the nation’s milestone with merchandise, membership opportunities and other ways to honor veterans living and deceased.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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These pathways — such as radio, television and film at Eastside High or advanced manufacturing at Akins High — offer specialized classes for students interested in pursuing a secondary certificate or degree while in high school.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Tapestry signed a 10-year agreement and has made its first carbon removal purchase, which includes credits from five carbon-removal pathways that are both engineered and nature-based.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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After their own club careers took them on separate trajectories, the now 27-year-olds have been reunited with Minnesota United this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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State policies must foster students’ civic development throughout their K-12 trajectories.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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