towpath

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Recent Examples of towpath Cyclists can pedal along the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage or the 185-mile towpath at C & O Canal Historic National Park. Donna M. Owens, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2023 From scenic walks on a towpath to intense treks on high-incline trails, taking the proper gear with you will keep you prepared for unexpectedly long days, temperature changes, and inclement weather. Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023 Those interested in American history will flip for Washington Crossing Historic Park and the Old Barracks Museum, while nature lovers should bring their bikes for a ride along the D&R Canal towpath, now a paved multi-use trail along the water’s edge. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2021 Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, who enjoyed hiking the towpath, was among its most vocal boosters. Eliza McGraw, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2021 See All Example Sentences for towpath
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Noun
  • Looking ahead to the 2026 midterm elections and 2028 presidential race, a prominent candidate with national ambitions would face a very tricky road running for new positions in back-to-back election cycles.
    Joshua Spivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
  • In Colorado, transportation officials use avalanche forecasts to assess road safety, including a highway where a slide recently pushed a vehicle off the road.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Dressed in colorful costumes, dozens of children, and plenty of adults, representing Krewe de Prank and other local Mardi Gras krewes marched in a Mardi Gras parade Sunday that snaked through the streets of the West Side neighborhood in Kansas City.
    Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2025
  • These historic streets are teeming with unique finds.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This position is responsible for professional and highly complex administrative work, control and processing of documents related to large scale programs and projects involving County roadways and related infrastructure.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Freshman forward Williams drove the lane for a lay-up and the go-ahead points.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
  • On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As armored tanks drove down the main thoroughfare, scared and teary-eyed residents acknowledged being at a total loss.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Another ordinance gives squirrels the right of way on all public streets, sidewalks and thoroughfares in Olney, and implements a $750 fine for harassing one.
    Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Trump has stated that his interest in purchasing—or even taking over—the Danish territory was driven by the frequent passage of Russian and Chinese merchant vessels and warships through Arctic routes close to Greenland.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Among the five top options is a yellow route that would largely circumvent the Del Mar Fairgrounds and city of Del Mar.
    Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The Oscars red carpet, which has retained its reputable hue for nearly a century (except for instances of champagne to shake things up), is more than just a walkway.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
  • And under building review is Hillsboro Shores, a 10-story building with 121 homes and a public walkway along the Intracoastal.
    Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 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

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“Towpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpath. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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