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Recent Examples of towpath
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.
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Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Those who hike the trail have the opportunity to summit Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast, walk along a peaceful creek, or follow in the footsteps of history where the trail becomes part of the towpath for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
The towpath that runs alongside the canal is a popular route for running, biking, or admiring the Georgetown architecture.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024
Twenty miles of the towpath, between the Lock 39 and Botzum trailheads, reside inside the national park.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
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Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Those who hike the trail have the opportunity to summit Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast, walk along a peaceful creek, or follow in the footsteps of history where the trail becomes part of the towpath for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
The towpath that runs alongside the canal is a popular route for running, biking, or admiring the Georgetown architecture.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024
Twenty miles of the towpath, between the Lock 39 and Botzum trailheads, reside inside the national park.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towpath
Noun
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If no shelter is available avoid trees, power lines, and the side of the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The unrest entered its 12th day with general strikes spreading across major commercial centers and street clashes intensifying, particularly in western Iran.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, drivers who routinely leave their vehicles on busy streets overnight are naturally more likely to have their cars damaged or stolen.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Protesters at times refused orders to disperse, sitting in the roadway.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Use the road's lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Auburn scored 30 points in the lane during the first half Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Highlights along the thoroughfare include the Park City Museum, Gorsuch, Dolly’s Bookstore, and Burns Cowboy Shop.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Minus the dull thud of the boats gently colliding with the wooden posts they're tied to, the normally busy thoroughfare is quiet.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The targets included weapons caches, supply routes and other infrastructure used by the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, Hawkins said in an email.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ponds read Moore’s eyes the whole way and when Moore threw the ball to the left side, Ponds jumped the route and sauntered 25 yards into the end zone.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The walkway to the second floor of the building will also be used as a space for DJs to hold their sets for when the social club hosts parties and events.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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In recent weeks, city officials have ramped up cleaning efforts in the park by having crews pressure wash walkways, disinfect areas where swans gather on the shoreline and remove feeders.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Parsons signed its phase-two development deal with Diriyah Company in October, to oversee work on new streets, footpaths, civic buildings, open spaces, and a series of neighborhood parks.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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So for about 18 years, pedestrians and bicyclists vibing on footpath alongside the Blue Line would come to an abrupt stop near the I-277 overpass.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Towpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpath. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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