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

Imagine that two planets orbit a star on very similar paths, but one (call it Planet 1) is just barely closer to the star than the other (Planet 2). — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026

In contrast, a learner that assumes the world has shape, persistent objects, agents with goals, causes that precede effects and space with paths through it only needs enough data to locate things within that structure. — Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

To find the best paths of action, Sixone turned to AI and algorithmic learning. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

As the film progresses and the paths of the three protagonists cross in one way or another, the timbres and instrumental approach also begin to blend. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Scarecrows tucked along garden paths alert visitors to 20 plants, each of which has a strange or spooky story. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Her organization helps participants identify new career paths and obtain training for positions that match their skills and interests. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Cell lineages follow paths through this map as development proceeds. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Campaign tactics Based on their spending, the two candidates seem to be taking differing paths to Election Day. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing paths

• cross paths (with)