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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
Atlanta traffic could benefit from Slovenia’s commitment to multiple modes of travel, and to keeping its pathways clean and maintained.
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Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Similar to a hallway in your house, side yards are often functional pathways that direct you from your front yard to your backyard.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Surgeons using robotic systems often work through narrow pathways where accidental contact can damage delicate tissue.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Adams and his parents want to open a pathway that didn’t exist when Adams was a prospect.
—New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
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Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Similar to a hallway in your house, side yards are often functional pathways that direct you from your front yard to your backyard.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Surgeons using robotic systems often work through narrow pathways where accidental contact can damage delicate tissue.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Adams and his parents want to open a pathway that didn’t exist when Adams was a prospect.
—New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathway
Noun
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That approval came after a letter from the Alliance to Aurora aldermen saying that, after meetings with Laesch, there was a path forward for a partnership with the city.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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One of the highlights is the Viaduto do Carvalho, a bridge built along the edge of a mountain with sweeping views over the forest canopy and distant peaks as the train curves along its path.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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First signed in 2023 and renewed for another three years with this latest commitment, the agreement solidifies the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitization along the trans-Pacific route, one of the world’s busiest container lanes.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Doocy explored local attractions, met with artists and highlighted the city’s deep ties to the famed route.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, there’s a footpath for doing just that.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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With no public footpath crossing the land, the secluded cove is accessible only from the estate itself or by boat—an unusual level of privacy for this stretch of coast.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Following Friday’s pregame festivities, Pedro Martinez made his way up to the press box and said standing on the field with his fellow club legends gave him goosebumps.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 12th House and trines Venus in Gemini, helping reflection and emotional clarity work in practical ways.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Noun
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At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Our little group followed a guide along a winding trail through brushy forest.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathway. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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