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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
Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Hermantown, Pike Lake Near Duluth, Duluth, City of Rice Lake, French River and McQuade Harbor.
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Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
And to find paths of light, even in the dark corners.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
There are flowerpots all the way to the edges of the paths for the mole crickets.
—Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
This week’s visit to South Carolina proves that he’s headed down that path.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
And to find paths of light, even in the dark corners.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
There are flowerpots all the way to the edges of the paths for the mole crickets.
—Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
This week’s visit to South Carolina proves that he’s headed down that path.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
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Some compare the terraced ruins to Machu Picchu, but with only a few dozen visitors reaching this architectural marvel every day via trekking routes loving cared for and protected by indigenous communities, the experience of a visit couldn't be further from that at the overrun city of the Incas.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Hundreds of species, from as far as South America, commonly stop in Kentucky to find food and rest their wings after traveling for miles along their aerial route.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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The designation notes the city's status as a year-round destination with its extensive trails offering outdoor recreational activities fit for all four seasons.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Since 1983, he’s made the trek nearly every year, sometimes twice a year, only missing two years: once when trails closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and once due to heavy snow.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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On the flip-side, the World Health Organization cites traffic noise such as road, rail and air traffic as the second most important cause of ill health in western Europe behind air pollution.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Torrential rains caused travel delays throughout the city, flooding subways and roads and delaying flights at JFK, Laguardia and Newark airports.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The task force would submit a report with recommendations to the state Legislature after examining the systemic causes of violence against African American women and girls, ways to help victims' families heal, methods to track data to understand the scope of the issue and more.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Or the ways that the Reyes family has lived in fear since Jose and his father were detained in early May.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Oil and gas investing has long been a pathway to financial success for those who understand the industry’s unique opportunities.—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Along with preparing for future unknowns, the 2030 Strategic Plan strives for affordable access to the college, resources for student success, pathways to further education or the workforce while integrating career and learning experiences.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Cora certainly understands this process as the deadline approaches and what Boston is capable of if chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can add reinforcements.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The best measurement isn't necessarily the most complex, but rather the approach that most faithfully represents the marketing dynamics marketers already know to be true.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Think of two people embarking on separate open-road adventures; the one with a map will likely enjoy a more efficient trajectory.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Most launches from Vandenberg fly at a south or southeast trajectory.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Viewers were able to see one of the siblings stroll calmly along a worn footpath, perfectly in step with an invisible rhythm.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Paille also said that urban areas could be redesigned to separate roads from footpaths.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 May 2025
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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