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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of path
On land, boardwalks and paths meander through mangroves and tropical hardwood forests.
—
Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Spanning just over half a mile, the flat and scenic path eased us into what soon became more challenging, but no less beautiful, terrain.
—Lori Rackl, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: The Mineral Regulatory Clarity Act leaves the Rosemont decision in place — but would allow mining companies an alternative permitting path for mills, shafts, crushers, and waste facilities on federal land.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The controller then directed the Mesa plane onto a path that risked a collision, triggering cockpit alarms in both planes.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for path
Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Spanning just over half a mile, the flat and scenic path eased us into what soon became more challenging, but no less beautiful, terrain.
—Lori Rackl, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: The Mineral Regulatory Clarity Act leaves the Rosemont decision in place — but would allow mining companies an alternative permitting path for mills, shafts, crushers, and waste facilities on federal land.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The controller then directed the Mesa plane onto a path that risked a collision, triggering cockpit alarms in both planes.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for path
Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
Noun
-
Liverpool’s fixture list isn’t the kindest Liverpool blank in Gameweek 29 means selling Salah (£13.8m) is an easy route to buying Erling Haaland (£14.7m), who looks to be the best captain for the next two gameweeks as Manchester City host Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester City.—
Abdul Rehman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
-
Little River Tennessee This Tennessee tubing hot spot boasts a calm, dog-friendly route with a rock jump and swimming holes, and a more adventurous route with swifter rapids.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Stops along the trail will highlight the surrounding forest, the bordering Mountain Island Lake, the cotton plantation fields and the plantation farmstead and include signs providing information and historical context.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
-
Enjoy the views of the canyons below from the rim trail, or take the 2.5-mile loop trail to see canyons one through nine.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
New York has completed the first leg of its road back-to-back.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Following the release of Hot, the girl group is set to hit the road on the Easy Crazy Hot tour beginning next month in Incheon, South Korea before heading to several countries throughout Asia, with North American dates expected to take place in September.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Toscano: That’s a decision that’s, like, way above our pay grade.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
-
The future belongs not to those who simply use AI, but to those who use it in a way that promotes human flourishing in parallel.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
These practices limit women's ability to secure capital for education, homeownership or entrepreneurship—all crucial pathways to building financial security.—
Swati Tyagi,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
-
This leads down several pathways, including a brief, and not exactly flattering exploration of Students for Justice in Palestine.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The director also discussed his approach to specific technical elements, including a haunting, silent earthquake scene that was designed not to trigger audiences who had experienced actual seismic events.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
-
This outward approach is also now the defining feature of seven other Benetti craft—ranging from 131 to 236 feet—including its new B.Now series.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Still, further tariffs will happen with inflation on a downward trajectory — which beats the alternative.—
Axios,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
-
However, further studies on the asteroid's trajectory later that month brought the chance of Earth impact on December 22 in 2032 further down to 0.004 percent.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The footpath, officially completed in 1937 with the help of Civilian Conservation Corps workers during the Great Depression, has since become a haven for hikers, offering a respite from modern life.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
-
However, many locales around the world don't allow e-unis on public roads, footpaths or even bike lanes, restricting their use to private land or maybe business parks and university campuses with permission.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share