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Recent Examples of towpath
Wander through the 12-acre Peckman Preserve along the river, once a towpath for the Morris Canal.
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
On their way into the track, Green and his three friends join a growing group of cyclists on the same journey, pedaling beneath the trees along the canal towpath.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Mules on the towpath along the canal could pull a heavy barge at a clip of 4 miles per hour – far faster than the job of dragging wagons over primitive roads.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
More than 600 cyclists will embark on a 400-mile ride along the Erie Canal towpath and part of the Empire State Trail from Buffalo to Albany.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
On their way into the track, Green and his three friends join a growing group of cyclists on the same journey, pedaling beneath the trees along the canal towpath.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Mules on the towpath along the canal could pull a heavy barge at a clip of 4 miles per hour – far faster than the job of dragging wagons over primitive roads.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
More than 600 cyclists will embark on a 400-mile ride along the Erie Canal towpath and part of the Empire State Trail from Buffalo to Albany.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towpath
Noun
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There was another car on the opposite side of the road with major front-end damage.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Noun
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Downing Street staff are lining the street outside.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Food also figured into other odd roadway incidents.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Early on, people told us to pick a lane and be known for one thing.—
Kirsten Ludwig,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Hodges worried that lawmakers were more concerned about slow-going trucks in the left lane than concerns from truck drivers.—
Rose Evans
Updated June 18,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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On this momentous day, the mile-long thoroughfare and park hosted joyous crowds who gathered to celebrate the 44th President of the United States and onetime UChicago Law School Lecturer Barack Obama, and the Presidential Center now visible looking east along the Midway that honors his legacy.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The major thoroughfare runs parallel to the sea (el mar) and is home to many beachfront rental properties.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Noun
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On one end, the route took the avocado and papaya from Mexico to Asia.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Events celebrating America’s 250th birthday mean some changes for fireworks viewing on the Mall and the route of the Independence Day Parade.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
24 June 2026
Noun
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The walkway is about a quarter-mile long and will feature moving sidewalks, escalators and a central hub where the airport may eventually build a third concourse, Myers said Wednesday.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, my job is to stand guard on the other side of the footpath.—
Esther Yi,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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“Towpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpath. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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