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as in paths
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 pathways
Responsibilities evolve, skill requirements shift, productivity expectations increase, and career pathways develop in new directions.
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Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Taking time to understand the pathways of reconstructive breast surgery may help support body confidence and emotional well-being during recovery for some individuals after treatment.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
For high-traffic pathways, consider adding stepping stones.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
This initiative opens new pathways for recognition, opportunity, and international collaboration.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
The overall score is based on a nation’s performance across 38 indicators in 12 categories, including tax treatment, rule of law, quality of life, investor and high-net-worth migration pathways, family inclusion, geopolitical stability, and capital mobility.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Each transmission helps establish pathways, which facilitate the future flow of information so that learning becomes easier over time.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Expanding treatment courts would increase access to care, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and create pathways to recovery and stability.
—Justyna Rzewinski, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Taking time to understand the pathways of reconstructive breast surgery may help support body confidence and emotional well-being during recovery for some individuals after treatment.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
For high-traffic pathways, consider adding stepping stones.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
This initiative opens new pathways for recognition, opportunity, and international collaboration.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
The overall score is based on a nation’s performance across 38 indicators in 12 categories, including tax treatment, rule of law, quality of life, investor and high-net-worth migration pathways, family inclusion, geopolitical stability, and capital mobility.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Each transmission helps establish pathways, which facilitate the future flow of information so that learning becomes easier over time.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Expanding treatment courts would increase access to care, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and create pathways to recovery and stability.
—Justyna Rzewinski, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathways
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But some of the thousands of spectators roaming through sandy paths and knee-high grass were less bullish on AI’s role at the tournament and in golf in general.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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For the fifth annual Forbidden Door, AEW will join forces with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, CMLL and Stardom for a one-night showcase of the four promotions crossing paths at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Sunday, June 28.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Drivers are being advised to take alternate routes and to avoid the area.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The drone strikes have made several routes between Russia and occupied Ukraine too dangerous to use.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The deaths occurred during two separate incidents on June 12 and June 16 along trails in the park’s inner canyon, the park said in a news release.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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While portions of the old WB&A are now light rail, much of its route has been made into bike trails in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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While fans gather at the stadium itself, the FIFA Fan Fest and other watch parties will offer more ways to experience the game.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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One of the simplest ways, Crum said, is embracing the stress and then utilizing the body’s natural response.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The Uganda-Congo border is several hundred miles long and crossed by numerous footpaths beyond formal border posts, which many people use daily to visit family or to trade.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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These missiles are capable of flying low-altitude terrain-following flight trajectories, and are designed for stand-off precision strike against hardened and high-value military targets.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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The largest open effort to pool this kind of data, Open X-Embodiment, includes more than a million real robot trajectories across 22 robot embodiments and 527 skills.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Pathways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathways. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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