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as in routes
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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as in trails
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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as in roads
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 paths
Then, connect with industry leaders who have navigated similar paths to gain insights into their journeys and learn from their mistakes.
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Andi Cross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There are many entrepreneurs, including myself, currently facing this dilemma and have chosen to pursue paths that aim to resolve these systemic issues.
—Andi Cross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Career Path Opportunities Remote-first companies encounter the difficulty of determining clear career paths and providing growth opportunities in a virtual environment.
—Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
New signage mitigates the formerly confusing and disruptive maze of unauthorized paths.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Previously, researchers believed the area was populated by nomadic peoples who followed the grazing paths of herd animals and hunted and gathered for food.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Another shooter or two should post up to cover the most likely escape paths.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
The paths through Sandys Canyon are well worn and trail junction signs give options to extend your hike along the Arizona Trail and to Fishers Point.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Follow me on LinkedIn for other inspiring leaders and their paths to deep impact, meaning, and purpose.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Andi Cross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
There are many entrepreneurs, including myself, currently facing this dilemma and have chosen to pursue paths that aim to resolve these systemic issues.
—Andi Cross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Career Path Opportunities Remote-first companies encounter the difficulty of determining clear career paths and providing growth opportunities in a virtual environment.
—Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
New signage mitigates the formerly confusing and disruptive maze of unauthorized paths.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Previously, researchers believed the area was populated by nomadic peoples who followed the grazing paths of herd animals and hunted and gathered for food.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Another shooter or two should post up to cover the most likely escape paths.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
The paths through Sandys Canyon are well worn and trail junction signs give options to extend your hike along the Arizona Trail and to Fishers Point.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Follow me on LinkedIn for other inspiring leaders and their paths to deep impact, meaning, and purpose.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paths
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For years, researchers have sought safe ways to enhance our natural healing processes without resulting in scars.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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In 2008, Rosen told The Associated Press studying classic films helped young filmmakers find new ways to tell stories and discover their own point-of-view.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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In 2022, California allocated $500M to building new career pathways for high school students.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Control Flow Integrity works in a similar fashion as the canaries but constrains code execution to specific pathways.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hundreds of homes and scores of roads were damaged or destroyed.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Landslides and cresting rivers swept away homes, collapsed bridges and washed out hundreds of roads.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other platforms, such as Meta (which owns Facebook, Instagram and Threads), have shared similar trajectories with their AI moderation systems.Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The news media has extensively covered the crash and burn trajectories of some of the leading crypto companies since FTX led the way into bankruptcy in November 2022.Gene A. Grant II, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Paths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paths. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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