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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
Its overall form takes inspiration from Shenzhen's surrounding mountains and canyons, which have served as natural pathways for centuries.
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New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The study also found that early relationships shaped these burnout pathways differently between men and women.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Guests can expect more than 1,000 illuminated displays showcasing wildlife, vibrant landscapes, scenic pathways and festive holiday scenery.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Three years later, in 2018, the IPCC published a special report that modeled pathways to meeting the target.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
The key to these advances has been the development of certain biologics that target key pathways in the immune system and selectively block the activity of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Louisville officials are proposing a redesign of both roads, which could include new on-street parking spaces, turn lanes and pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Similarly, the custom light fixtures above the bar are designed to look like stalactites, and pebbly hiking pathways inspired the terrazzo mosaic flooring throughout.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
After 10 minutes of strolling along paved pathways from the gate, the line of trees that marks the edge of the plateau comes into sight.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The study also found that early relationships shaped these burnout pathways differently between men and women.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Guests can expect more than 1,000 illuminated displays showcasing wildlife, vibrant landscapes, scenic pathways and festive holiday scenery.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Three years later, in 2018, the IPCC published a special report that modeled pathways to meeting the target.
—Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025
The key to these advances has been the development of certain biologics that target key pathways in the immune system and selectively block the activity of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
—Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Louisville officials are proposing a redesign of both roads, which could include new on-street parking spaces, turn lanes and pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Similarly, the custom light fixtures above the bar are designed to look like stalactites, and pebbly hiking pathways inspired the terrazzo mosaic flooring throughout.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
After 10 minutes of strolling along paved pathways from the gate, the line of trees that marks the edge of the plateau comes into sight.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathways
Noun
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Republicans in the House and Senate are taking wildly divergent paths on health care — setting themselves up for a possible collision.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Strickland and Behr first crossed paths in 2004 while filming The Grudge, the horror-mystery film in which Strickland played Susan and Behr played Doug.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Golf is a major draw, with courses that look out on the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains, as are the hiking and biking paths and routes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the same day, a regional train, called the Desiro High-Capacity (HC), which is designed for shorter to medium-distance routes, successfully completed its first test run near Cairo, which will link the capital with cities like Alexandria and Ain Sokhna.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These areas lack the infrastructure to help protect them, like bike lanes, trails and parks, and cannot compensate for the recent amendments, BikeWalkKC director of policy Michael Kelley told The Star.—
PJ Green
November 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
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With 41 ski resorts, 500 snowshoeing trails, Michelin-level dining, and Dark Sky stargazing, the state is a paradise for outdoor winter travelers.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wellington, New Zealand AP — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Electric vehicles have accelerated the search for more efficient and affordable ways to power next-generation transport.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both footpaths have been on Carlsbad’s master trails map for years.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Create footpaths in these areas to reduce wear and damage to the lawn.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Onstage, the show is much more about trajectories.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Each point on this torus represents one possible state of the pendulum; paths on the torus represent the trajectories the pendulum might follow through space.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Pathways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathways. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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