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as in path
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
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Recent Examples of pathway
Power, pathways, and leadership infrastructure are.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Zones of organic and inorganic mulch also create an opportunity to build in safe, flattened pathways that allow access for irrigation line monitoring and plant maintenance.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead programs like the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), which do appear in this latest Farm Bill, should receive more attention and funding, along with other proposals like the Justice for Black Farmers Act that creates a pathway for young people to get on the land and stay there.
—Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
This month, the public health department formed a physician and patient advocate working group that for 12 months will study policies and services that could help long COVID patients, Ferrer said, such as a clearer pathway to disability payments and better education for healthcare providers.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Zones of organic and inorganic mulch also create an opportunity to build in safe, flattened pathways that allow access for irrigation line monitoring and plant maintenance.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead programs like the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), which do appear in this latest Farm Bill, should receive more attention and funding, along with other proposals like the Justice for Black Farmers Act that creates a pathway for young people to get on the land and stay there.
—Anthony Pahnke, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
This month, the public health department formed a physician and patient advocate working group that for 12 months will study policies and services that could help long COVID patients, Ferrer said, such as a clearer pathway to disability payments and better education for healthcare providers.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathway
Noun
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Aguado says one possible path forward is filing a habeas corpus petition, which challenges the legality of Sousa's detention and could potentially lead to her release.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Straightforward words make the path clearer.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This time, disruptions to shipping routes are interrupting those flows and that reduces the amount of money flowing back into financial markets, removing a key source of cash flows, the bank noted.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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People should consider alternate routes and expect delays.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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In addition to several circular walks from the front door of Freelands, the Test Way footpath leads directly to the pretty market town of Stockbridge, by way of The Mayfly pub, directly on the river.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Then the pattern broke, and the footpath traversed the upper slope and disappeared into a high hanging canyon, which must have led to a still higher place that someone once wanted to reach, and, perhaps, from there the trail continued even further to some unseen valley beyond the mountains.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery, while Graterol is working his way back from right shoulder surgery.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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When a typical comet nears the sun, ice inside the space rock turns to gas, leaving a trail of gases such as carbon monoxide, methane and ammonia in its wake—and sometimes a little methanol.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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Between Campitelli’s body and the Tahoe was a trail of blood.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathway. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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