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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
In your digestive tract, calcium and magnesium use some of the same pathways to get absorbed.
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Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
And a great way to strengthen these pathways is through play.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Ukraine’s model of unit-level drone academies, standardized syllabi for FPV, ISR, and loitering units, and a pipeline of instructor cadres can be adapted to Taiwan’s reserve structure and mobilization pathways.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The Tech Alliance aims to mitigate the issue by working with major employers and universities to provide enhanced learning opportunities and direct pathways to jobs.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Natalie Yahr reports on pathways to success statewide for Wisconsin Watch, working in partnership withOpen Campus.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The company is collaborating with local trade schools, unions, and veterans organizations to build sustainable pathways into the trades, while also advocating for major regulatory reform and greater investment from government and philanthropic sectors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
In the run game, the offensive line had a quietly decent day, carving pathways for Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle to rumble through.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
By comparison, the 2024 heat death report from just one county in Arizona is longer and includes more in-depth analyses of risk factors, contributing weather events and suggested pathways forward.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
And a great way to strengthen these pathways is through play.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Ukraine’s model of unit-level drone academies, standardized syllabi for FPV, ISR, and loitering units, and a pipeline of instructor cadres can be adapted to Taiwan’s reserve structure and mobilization pathways.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
The Tech Alliance aims to mitigate the issue by working with major employers and universities to provide enhanced learning opportunities and direct pathways to jobs.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Natalie Yahr reports on pathways to success statewide for Wisconsin Watch, working in partnership withOpen Campus.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The company is collaborating with local trade schools, unions, and veterans organizations to build sustainable pathways into the trades, while also advocating for major regulatory reform and greater investment from government and philanthropic sectors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
In the run game, the offensive line had a quietly decent day, carving pathways for Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle to rumble through.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
By comparison, the 2024 heat death report from just one county in Arizona is longer and includes more in-depth analyses of risk factors, contributing weather events and suggested pathways forward.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathways
Noun
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China has historically maintained strict immigration policies, tightly restricting low-skilled workers with limited paths to permanent residency for foreigners.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Historical map Storm paths are from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s HURDAT database.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But there are also bike routes for mountain biking, scenic routes near the water and city views for commuters.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Super proud of their effort, big-time catches late, big-time catches when it was needed and great routes and getting to their spots.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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The resort includes a beach, a marina, a park, and trails, with both lakefront and courtyard bungalows.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many came with matching tulle capes, some shrunken to cover just the arms, shoulders and neckline, others with billowing side trails.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hughes and others began resisting orders in passive ways, showing up late or taking patrols extra slowly.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That resolve was echoed across Grand Blanc throughout the week, as people scrambled for ways to do something, anything to help.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 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
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Outside of the event, wander the town’s flagstone market square or leafy Thames-side footpaths, tour the Henley Distillery, and go for a Sunday roast at the Bottle & Glass Inn.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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Though team trajectories aren’t necessarily linear, this year could help dictate Ottawa’s ultimate fortune.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The trajectories of Frame and Chando highlight complementary aspects of western China’s growing importance.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Pathways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathways. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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