1
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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2
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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3
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
After meeting in college, Katie and Hubbell continue to cross paths over the years, eventually getting married before their differing opinions and lifestyles get in the way.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Rising costs, shrinking margins, and uncertain downstream revenues mean buyers want not just artistry but clear commercial paths — awards buzz, international pre-sales, or genre hooks — that guarantee theatrical draw.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, more traditional approaches to brand building are reemerging as key paths to sustainable growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
As planets in our solar system orbit the sun at varying speeds, sometimes their orbital paths bring them close together on the same side of the sun.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Ali moved to Philadelphia while waiting for his appeal to work its way through federal courts, and the two often crossed paths.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Employees can also reach out to mentors to learn more about specific roles and career paths.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the paths of two people fatally converged – a woman who escaped violence only to face it in the US and a man whose family members believe he was failed by both the criminal justice and the health care system.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Spaghetti models—computer models that illustrate potential storm paths using meteorological data—have suggested that a northwest track for Hurricane Kiko passing the Hawaiian islands is likely.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Rising costs, shrinking margins, and uncertain downstream revenues mean buyers want not just artistry but clear commercial paths — awards buzz, international pre-sales, or genre hooks — that guarantee theatrical draw.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Now, more traditional approaches to brand building are reemerging as key paths to sustainable growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
As planets in our solar system orbit the sun at varying speeds, sometimes their orbital paths bring them close together on the same side of the sun.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Ali moved to Philadelphia while waiting for his appeal to work its way through federal courts, and the two often crossed paths.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Employees can also reach out to mentors to learn more about specific roles and career paths.
—Roula Amire, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, the paths of two people fatally converged – a woman who escaped violence only to face it in the US and a man whose family members believe he was failed by both the criminal justice and the health care system.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Spaghetti models—computer models that illustrate potential storm paths using meteorological data—have suggested that a northwest track for Hurricane Kiko passing the Hawaiian islands is likely.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paths
Noun
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Crews will also maintain safe travel routes to support twice-daily fuel convoys to the Wishon hydroelectric station.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Already, the agency has added new public education messaging inside buses and along routes, transit officials said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Set between the Taconic and Green Mountain Ranges, the area is best for hiking along leafy trails to waterfalls and enjoying stunning views.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hike along shady trails, rent a kayak or canoe or enjoy a picnic under rustic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Capital combined with client introductions, regulatory know-how, or industry access can support growth in ways a pure check often doesn’t.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tools alone can’t shift trajectories; culture does.—
Thasha Batts,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That chance, the brass believed, would have given him endless low-pressure reps to view complex defenses and troubleshoot different throw trajectories.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Accessibility and Sustainability Gravel footpaths and uneven stone walkways mean this isn’t the most accessible property, though there is a room specifically designed for wheelchair users.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The park has more than 2,000 miles of footpaths and is a favorite of mountain bikers.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Paths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paths. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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