1
as in route
the direction along which something or someone moves
try to stay out of the path of the golf balls while playing I tripped over a rock directly in my path
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2
as in trail
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
a path worn through the library lawn by too many people walking over it
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3
as in road
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the path along which ancient traders traveled from Europe to China was known as the Silk Road
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Recent Examples of path
First, there's the dungeon itself, which features a sequence of stairways that appear just steps from each other, forming a quick and enemy-free path down to the dungeon's deeper levels.
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Ars Technica, 15 Feb. 2025
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The finale of a star’s life has enthralled scientists for years, yet questions continue to surround the explosions of white dwarf stars — the most common path that stars take during the later stages of their evolution.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
But that path would likely require significant public support, something legal experts like Klarman and Tribe say is unlikely Trump, who would be 82 by 2029, will be able to maintain.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
This obscure economics concept shows a profitable path forward even though our competitors are drastically undercutting us.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 15 Feb. 2025
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The finale of a star’s life has enthralled scientists for years, yet questions continue to surround the explosions of white dwarf stars — the most common path that stars take during the later stages of their evolution.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
But that path would likely require significant public support, something legal experts like Klarman and Tribe say is unlikely Trump, who would be 82 by 2029, will be able to maintain.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
This obscure economics concept shows a profitable path forward even though our competitors are drastically undercutting us.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
Noun
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Also, airlines regularly make changes to their routes.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2025
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Jacksonville: Monday's through Thursday's routes will run one day late.—
Joy Jackson,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Innamorato said people living on the trail had gradually transitioned to shelter and housing without a formal sweep.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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As a result, Netflix has distanced itself from Gascón and is no longer financially supporting her on the awards trail.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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While Texas doesn't have a state property tax, local governments collect property taxes for public services like schools, streets, roads, police and firefighters.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Winchester Avenue closed The road is closed from Raytown Road to I-435 South in Kansas City.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, the Dobbs decision has turned out to affect women’s rights in ways many of us never could have imagined.—
Kerry Meagher,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Even year-on-year fans are taking notice, in measurable ways.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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The project will also provide additional pathways that connect to the existing walking trail available at the golf course to cater to residents who seek more passive recreational activities.—
Hema Sivanandam,
The Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The clubs can open a pathway to developing focus, creativity, and employable skills, and the positive social relationships that students develop in the clubs are priceless.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Minnesota’s approach to charitable gambling has evolved over the years, guided by laws aimed at balancing the regulation of gambling activities with the promotion of charitable causes.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This, along with other American touches, such as denim, became the basis for Ivy-style clothes that the Japanese of the ’60s made into a national obsession, and that culminated in a wholly different approach to workwear, office wear, and leisure wear.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Looking at the career trajectories of the younger goalies, the options may look even better for the 2026 Olympics.—
Jesse Granger,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The danger for those of us who grew up on the movies is that the trajectory will be reversed — that films that seemed meaningful to our teenage eyes aren’t really all that great when viewed outside the lens of indulgent childhood nostalgia.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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There are no cars or even roads on the two-square-mile volcanic outcrop, though footpaths are traversable by donkey.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Travelers can fly into Kahului Airport on a major airline and then drive two to four hours along the 64.6-mile-long Road to Hana, built in 1926 when there were only narrow footpaths and horseback riding trails.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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