as in trail
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
found the footpath leading down into the valley
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Recent Examples of footpath
The transition along the winding footpaths between them is seamless, and guests on a half-board booking at either have access to the restaurants and saltwater swimming pools at both.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As this happens, many Chinese companies themselves are investing and moving abroad on the footpaths set by the Belt and Road initiative.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Silvestre Nosara Silvestre Nosara, Costa Rica At Silvestre, a gorgeous Costa Rican property just a footpath from the sands of Playa Guiones in Nosara, everything here is an ode to the surfer.
—Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
The route follows footpaths and game trails through remote, untouched areas of the reserve that are inaccessible by vehicle.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
As this happens, many Chinese companies themselves are investing and moving abroad on the footpaths set by the Belt and Road initiative.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Silvestre Nosara Silvestre Nosara, Costa Rica At Silvestre, a gorgeous Costa Rican property just a footpath from the sands of Playa Guiones in Nosara, everything here is an ode to the surfer.
—Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
The route follows footpaths and game trails through remote, untouched areas of the reserve that are inaccessible by vehicle.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footpath
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Blood trail leads in another direction David Williams was the first police officer to arrive at the scene.Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dubai: Beyond the over-the-top luxury and futuristic towers, discover bustling souks, a contemporary art district and desert cycling trails.Ethelene Whitmire, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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In one project, Hartman says, her firm used low-level step lights to safely illuminate the walking path, gas lanterns for romance and nostalgia, and pendant lights in a tree for unexpected drama.Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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And fans deserve to know and understand the paths the Titans are pursuing in making these decisions.Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Quinnipiac survey, carried out between December 12 and 16, also asked respondents about mass deportations of undocumented migrants versus offering pathways to legal status.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Homeownership, the clearest pathway to generational prosperity, remains out of reach for too many Black families.Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Footpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footpath. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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