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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
These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.
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Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Hydrothermal reactions, redox gradients, or purely geochemical pathways can mimic biosignatures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the group’s core pushes with its campaign, beyond improved wages and access to a union health and pension plans, is to create structured career pathways for PAs.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Live Nation has now provided Bonnaroo a hefty budget for further improvements, like reseeding the property and reinforcing runoff pathways.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Adding pathways for pedestrians and bikers.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
As water erodes fractures in the bedrock, new cracks and pathways form, changing the contaminants that are entering your well.
—Alec Janis, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Hydrothermal reactions, redox gradients, or purely geochemical pathways can mimic biosignatures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the group’s core pushes with its campaign, beyond improved wages and access to a union health and pension plans, is to create structured career pathways for PAs.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Live Nation has now provided Bonnaroo a hefty budget for further improvements, like reseeding the property and reinforcing runoff pathways.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Adding pathways for pedestrians and bikers.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
As water erodes fractures in the bedrock, new cracks and pathways form, changing the contaminants that are entering your well.
—Alec Janis, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathways
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Employees can also reach out to mentors to learn more about specific roles and career paths.—
Roula Amire,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The role re-designer This confidence cultivator helps employees navigate new career paths without steering away from their sense of purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Buses are a major mode of transport in Mexico, where, though freight trains are common, passenger rail routes remain limited.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were routes in which Brown broke inside, and a defender was awaiting.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Interpretive trails explain the ecological role of wildflowers and grasses, making this as much an outdoor classroom as a scenic walk.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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What To Do Go on a Hike There are over 20 miles of scenic trails around the resort to explore, whether on foot or mountain bike.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Capital combined with client introductions, regulatory know-how, or industry access can support growth in ways a pure check often doesn’t.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Accessibility and Sustainability Gravel footpaths and uneven stone walkways mean this isn’t the most accessible property, though there is a room specifically designed for wheelchair users.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The park has more than 2,000 miles of footpaths and is a favorite of mountain bikers.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The presence, distribution, and motion of matter and energy through spacetime determined the curvature and evolution of that spacetime fabric, and then the curvature of that spacetime fabric determined the future trajectories and fates of every particle that exists within that spacetime.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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Slightly different trajectories from the division rivals.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Pathways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathways. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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