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
Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.
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Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Landscape projects such as patios, paths and water gardens need deep excavations to make space for the underlying gravel layers.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Lacrosse can offer one of the more attainable recruit- ing paths into the Ivy League.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
This grass-like, evergreen plant is often used to edge paths, stabilize slopes, and fill areas where not much else will grow.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
As previously announced, Michelle Mao will play Yara and Kyriana Kratter will play Lev, siblings whose paths cross with Abby at a pivotal moment, as Ellie begins her revenge rampage in Seattle.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
This garden is the perfect example of how to combine rocks of varying sizes via paths and garden walls.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, understanding the destructive side of neurogenesis—doing away with older paths through the brain to make new connections—could help researchers understand why mammals limit this ability in adults.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The monetization paths for creators vary.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Landscape projects such as patios, paths and water gardens need deep excavations to make space for the underlying gravel layers.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Lacrosse can offer one of the more attainable recruit- ing paths into the Ivy League.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
This grass-like, evergreen plant is often used to edge paths, stabilize slopes, and fill areas where not much else will grow.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
As previously announced, Michelle Mao will play Yara and Kyriana Kratter will play Lev, siblings whose paths cross with Abby at a pivotal moment, as Ellie begins her revenge rampage in Seattle.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
This garden is the perfect example of how to combine rocks of varying sizes via paths and garden walls.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, understanding the destructive side of neurogenesis—doing away with older paths through the brain to make new connections—could help researchers understand why mammals limit this ability in adults.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The monetization paths for creators vary.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 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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Tying our long-term ability to fund roads exclusively to fuel consumption no longer reflects how Americans travel.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nearly every waterway in Cheboygan County has overflowed its banks, with Black Lake, the Cheboygan River and other waterways inundating docks, roads, yards and nearby homes.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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That variability also means that there is more room to find ways to save.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the fall, Williams expects to work with a new intern to help build upon this event and find new ways to bring together the older and younger generations.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bridge work The Thorn Creek Woods pedestrian bridge was once the gateway to nearly 3 miles of pathways through the 1,000-plus acres on Monee Road.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Whereas previous research lumped these traits together, the latest sought to break them into distinct pathways that guide individuals towards a career or vocation.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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