Synonyms of pathways

pathways

noun

plural of pathway

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paths
• trails
• footpaths
• tracks
• roads
• walkways
• routes
• passageways
• traces
• streets
• alleys
• roadways
• thoroughfares
• byways
• alleyways
• lanes
• shortcuts
• bridle paths
• runs
• towpaths
• cutoffs
• bypaths
• passages
• rows
• runways
• byroads
• passes
• bystreets

2

as in routes

the direction along which something or someone moves

the long, winding pathway of the river before it meets the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• routes
• paths
• ways
• trajectories
• steps
• courses
• tracks
• lines
• routeways
• loops
• circuits
• orbits
• circles
• arcs
• descents
• flight paths
• ascents

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pathways

Within this region are two major neural pathways, known as the direct and indirect pathways, which appear to exert opposing influences over which actions are expressed. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Now, his campaign priorities are to strengthen career and transfer pathways, expand student support and ensure colleges facilitate the classroom-to-career transition. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Both pathways for Mideast oil exports now seem partially shut with no sign of change. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

She was denied asylum under a Biden-era border policy that restricted eligibility for many migrants who crossed the southern border outside official pathways. — Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

When education is reinforced by manager coaching and aligned with career pathways, employees are significantly more likely to see tangible outcomes from their learning efforts. — Priya Krishnan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Universities and community colleges can build training pathways for the skills that the changing economy will require of workers. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

And beyond your morning cup of coffee or tea, the study also opens up new pathways for research. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 21 Sep. 2026

Michelle Fok, an organizer of the social program, says the goal is to create pathways into professional circus to help jobless young people. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026