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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
Fink’s father, a fourth-generation railroader also named David Fink, first crossed paths with Mellon in the 1970s, as Mellon later recounted in his memoir.
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Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Stay nimble, curious, responsive and be open to exploring unexpected roles or paths that may align with your larger vision.
—Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
When the two crossed paths at the Hollywood Improv, Holcomb is alleged to have reignited the tension, leading to the confrontation.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The study compared the profitability of the three paths.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Many professionals are struggling to stay motivated or navigate their career paths.
—Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Clear paths to profitability will likely attract more interest, while differentiation in technology, customer experience, or niche focus will set successful fintechs apart.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The SiriusXM interview was inspirational for Malone and Yoakam, whose paths continued to cross for the next half-decade.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Back Renewable Energy Gellert believes there are three paths to consider.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Stay nimble, curious, responsive and be open to exploring unexpected roles or paths that may align with your larger vision.
—Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
When the two crossed paths at the Hollywood Improv, Holcomb is alleged to have reignited the tension, leading to the confrontation.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The study compared the profitability of the three paths.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Many professionals are struggling to stay motivated or navigate their career paths.
—Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Clear paths to profitability will likely attract more interest, while differentiation in technology, customer experience, or niche focus will set successful fintechs apart.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The SiriusXM interview was inspirational for Malone and Yoakam, whose paths continued to cross for the next half-decade.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Back Renewable Energy Gellert believes there are three paths to consider.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paths
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As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season – with food.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some aspire to find like-minded, respectful partners, while others prioritize their happiness and autonomy in different ways.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The two loan forgiveness plans would have created pathways to student debt relief for broad swaths of student loan borrowers, including those who have experienced runaway balance growth due to interest accrual, and people who are dealing with significant personal or financial hardships.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Understanding Machu Picchu means grasping both its ancient pathways and modern regulations.Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Highway Operations Center will be keeping an eye on Connecticut roads and look out for disabled vehicles and any crashes, Morgan said.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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When Jordan sealed its border in 2016 after an ISIS attack killed six Jordanian soldiers, most of the Syrian civilians were trapped — unable to move forward or go back through roads controlled by the Syrian regime or even move through a desert laid with land mines.Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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At some point, one or more will have to go, either to free up resources or because their own trajectories have outpaced their club’s.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Many tech professionals don’t follow traditional career trajectories.Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Paths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paths. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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