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
These unfavorable political circumstances for Hochul would seem to set up a primary challenge from the left, the traditional path to denying incumbent officeholders renomination in Democratic primaries.
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Karim, returned home after years away, marries Fauzia; the two take in Badar, young like them but on a different socioeconomic path.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Instead of adding controls that employees bypass, design security that works with human nature—make secure paths feel faster than workarounds and use AI to suggest natural access levels.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Chase Briscoe has forged an impressive path in NASCAR.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Karim, returned home after years away, marries Fauzia; the two take in Badar, young like them but on a different socioeconomic path.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Instead of adding controls that employees bypass, design security that works with human nature—make secure paths feel faster than workarounds and use AI to suggest natural access levels.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Chase Briscoe has forged an impressive path in NASCAR.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
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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
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Traffic and transport horror stories that have been the norm for decades are now fading, at least on some of the most popular tourist routes.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the inner canyon, there are no maintained or marked trails, the tourism office said, so only experienced hikers should explore those paths.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The adorable dog walked across the fresh spackle, leaving a trail of paw prints behind her.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Putting off a little mess can mean an even bigger one down the road (or even warrant a call to the exterminator).—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Along the roads in this region, blue and green pump jacks nod like mechanical farm animals in the fields.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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If all goes according to plan, Super Heavy will nestle into the launch tower's inviting arms once again, and Ship will fly much of the way around Earth before making a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean off Western Australia.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The sudden plea change was, in some ways, characteristic of Crimo whose behavior has been erratic since his arrest in connection with the mass shooting.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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But to exempt them, state legislators would need find them in the thicket of Medicaid programs and pathways, and the staff who know this landscape may soon be gone.—
Danilyn Rutherford,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Lift All Boats Project, started by the company Luke’s Lobster, offers a student mentorship program to open up access to employment in Maine’s waterfront for those without traditional pathways.—
Danielle Nierenberg,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, companies that take a flexible approach and prioritize results over presenteeism are more likely to foster a healthy workplace culture and retain talent.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Starlink simulators will be on the same suborbital trajectory as Starship and are expected to burn up on reentry.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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First, ask me about my current business metrics and growth trajectory.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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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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There are no cars or even roads on the two-square-mile volcanic outcrop, though footpaths are traversable by donkey.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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