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a path for walking
a concrete walkway A covered walkway connects the two buildings.
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Recent Examples of walkways
Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Hollywood Park, a 300-acre shopping center and residential development, began rolling out in 2023, with 25 acres of parks, green walkways, and bike paths surrounding the stadium.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Rock or Gravel Mosaic Stepping Stones Leftover stones, pebbles or tiles from past projects can be put to work as custom walkways in your garden.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
In Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, some public parks have pebble trails, which are walkways with smooth stones cemented into place that can be used for reflexology and foot massage.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Gravel, stone edging or mulch borders create crisp edges that separate planting areas from walkways, lending a tidy, professional finish.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This contemporary runner rug that adds an exciting pop of color to narrow spaces and walkways.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Without a basic plan, groups tend to stop abruptly, block walkways, or create congestion while figuring things out.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Additionally, Hollywood Park, a 300-acre shopping center and residential development, began rolling out in 2023, with 25 acres of parks, green walkways, and bike paths surrounding the stadium.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Rock or Gravel Mosaic Stepping Stones Leftover stones, pebbles or tiles from past projects can be put to work as custom walkways in your garden.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
In Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, some public parks have pebble trails, which are walkways with smooth stones cemented into place that can be used for reflexology and foot massage.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Gravel, stone edging or mulch borders create crisp edges that separate planting areas from walkways, lending a tidy, professional finish.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This contemporary runner rug that adds an exciting pop of color to narrow spaces and walkways.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Without a basic plan, groups tend to stop abruptly, block walkways, or create congestion while figuring things out.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkways
Noun
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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This article, published by moving industry website moveBuddha, paints a scary picture for those of us who worry that Idaho’s capital city already seems like its roadways were designed for half its current population.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For shoes, Rosen points to tilting cabinets that are perfect for narrow passageways or clear shoe boxes for the bottom of a closet.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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The immersive, motion-simulation experience — which is located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park — first brings guests through the familiar castle gates and passageways of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tying our long-term ability to fund roads exclusively to fuel consumption no longer reflects how Americans travel.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nearly every waterway in Cheboygan County has overflowed its banks, with Black Lake, the Cheboygan River and other waterways inundating docks, roads, yards and nearby homes.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For over two decades, Spurs fans have converged on city streets to drive up and down a few of its larger thoroughfares, honking and cheering for their team immediately after a playoff win.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Apr. 2026
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During the planning stages, Zumthor’s design was controversial because his proposal involved having his building jut across Wilshire Boulevard, one of LA’s main thoroughfares.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Expanding urbanization and the use of traditional lighting of buildings, highways and residential neighborhoods are blinding us to an eternal beauty.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Walkways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkways. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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