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

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

Reasoning paths and summaries are techniques some AI developers have used in distillation attacks, in which a model maker trains their technology on another model's outputs. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Building on that history, the university set aside $20 million in 2023 for improvements to campus roads and paths and training programs. — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

That is how shadow AI grows and how pilots become production systems before anyone has fully asked what data is being exposed, how models might be manipulated or what new attack paths have been opened. — Rob Sloan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Accessibility Walkways and paths on the property are paved and wheelchair accessible, as are the rooms and dining venues. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

According to Kaiyuan Securities, Huawei reduced source power density through folding and positioned the most heat-intensive modules along paths where heat can escape more easily. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

DeLauter has been crafty on the base paths, recording 10 steals on 12 attempts. — Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

The storm brought the potential for coastal flooding along beaches, bike paths, roads and some low-lying neighborhoods. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing paths

• cross paths (with)