1
as in route
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 trail
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 road
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 path
In other states, such as California, Arizona and Colorado, voters concerned or passionate about a policy issue have a path to get that issue before voters on the ballot.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
For me, that path could best be described as a less-than-direct track that eventually twisted and turned to form a full circle.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Expanding, not contracting, international trade is the true art of the deal and the path to prosperity.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
On others, such as birthright citizenship, the Administration has a tougher path to victory.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
For me, that path could best be described as a less-than-direct track that eventually twisted and turned to form a full circle.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Expanding, not contracting, international trade is the true art of the deal and the path to prosperity.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
On others, such as birthright citizenship, the Administration has a tougher path to victory.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
Noun
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On Thursday, Palmer caught a touchdown running a wheel route.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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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
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It can be reached by walking about a half-mile west on the unpaved upper trail from the western parking area at Black Miners Bar.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Buy a peck from the shed or U-pick, visit the education center and butterfly garden, listen to live music, and follow the walking trails throughout the property.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Chubs had a long road to this seemingly happy ending.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Electric cars hit the roads and smart phones hit the stores.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is the year to create a gorgeous pathway through your yard or gardens.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Without clear pathways for progression, talented workers are increasingly willing to start fresh in entirely different fields.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney’s offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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As the deadline for Real ID approaches, many Americans are racing to secure the necessary identification for domestic air travel and access to federal buildings.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang financed and led the pioneering mission, which launched late Monday from Florida on a southern trajectory.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Orbital trajectory aside, the crew members were able to lend their bodies to research, perhaps expanding knowledge of how humans can optimally live and work within the confines of a tiny spacecraft — something that may be necessary for months at a time if humans ever venture to Mars.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Vilnius already has 926 miles of footpath and a network of walking trails, including 24 leisure trails and 16 everyday routes.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nearly six decades ago, Peralta Park was home to a community amusement park with circus-like attractions, but on Wednesday there were few strollers around and only a smattering of tents on the footpath above the channel.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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