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

Accessibility There’s wheelchair access to the ground floor rooms & garden, with paths around the property to access the restaurant, although the gravel pathways are not ideal for wheelchairs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

As potential homebuyers in California weigh some very expensive housing options, they are often steered toward condominiums — one of the most affordable pathways to becoming a homeowner in the United States. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

The research has started unraveling the pathways that lead to behavior and disease. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

The step is part of Maersk’s broader efforts to explore multiple potential fuel pathways for the future of shipping. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

According to the company, the ingredient creates pathways that allow naturally occurring microorganisms to break down the polymer in environments with the conditions needed for biodegradation. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

The idea is that targeting multiple pathways could produce more weight loss or other metabolic benefits than any single pathway can achieve on its own, and without relying entirely on higher doses of a single drug. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Oct. 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

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