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
  • The back-bone contusion that prematurely ended his 2024-25 campaign after 30 games stemmed from a fall during a Mar. 19 road win vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.
    Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • There is a road closure on Walnut Street between East 18th Street and I-670 East.
    Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • This is not the homeless problem that New Yorkers are most familiar with: people sleeping on subway cars or begging for change on street corners, often struggling with mental illness or addiction.
    Jonah Markowitz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
  • As a soft evening rain began to coat the cobblestone streets of Budapest’s Buda Castle District, my husband and I ducked excitedly into Korona Kávéház, a family-run confectionery and cafe, with dessert on the mind.
    Sable Massingill Martinez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Wildlife crossings that allow animals, snakes, frogs and other species to safely cross roadways have been quite successful around the world.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Signal chats bristled with resentment that the U.S. would safeguard shipping lanes that primarily serve European commerce with suggestions that Washington should make Europe pay to assure freedom of navigation in the Middle East.
    Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
  • In a climate overcrowded with tiresome discourse, these seven Black women are carving their own lanes by being unapologetically outspoken, insightful and honest—and doing it with flair.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Cars are not allowed to stop on the side of the super-speedy thoroughfare for avoidable reasons, such as an empty tank.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
  • There’s reliable bus and taxi service to nearby towns, including Chapala and Ajijic and a miles-long paved path along the main thoroughfare for walkers, bikers and joggers.
    Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.
    Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • By 1928, only one veteran walked the parade route while the rest rode in cars or in the backs of trucks.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Students fill the quads and walkways, wearing salmon shorts or strappy tank tops.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2025
  • And the group of travelers clogging the moving walkway?
    Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Similarly, Ryan Truex, the younger son of Martin Sr., followed the familial racing footpath with success.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Ultimately, the key to making congestion pricing zones both fair and popular is through the provision of alternative modes of transport beyond private vehicles – frequent and low-cost mass transit, and safe cycleways and footpaths.
    Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

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“Towpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpath. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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