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
Follow the footpath that winds above the river to discover even more natural pools with few, if any, other guests, and enjoy a soak with only the sound of the jungle and the river running gently below.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
So for about 18 years, pedestrians and bicyclists vibing on the footpath alongside the Blue Line would come to an abrupt stop near the I-277 overpass.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Luckily, there’s a footpath for doing just that.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
With no public footpath crossing the land, the secluded cove is accessible only from the estate itself or by boat—an unusual level of privacy for this stretch of coast.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
So for about 18 years, pedestrians and bicyclists vibing on the footpath alongside the Blue Line would come to an abrupt stop near the I-277 overpass.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Luckily, there’s a footpath for doing just that.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
With no public footpath crossing the land, the secluded cove is accessible only from the estate itself or by boat—an unusual level of privacy for this stretch of coast.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footpath
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Authorities say the deadly violence happened on the popular Atlanta walking and biking trail on the 1700 block of Flagler Avenue NE, just north of the Montgomery Ferry overpass, slightly after noon.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Easy trails lead to roaring Nugget Falls, while boardwalks along Steep Creek offer chances to spot spawning salmon and black bears.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The causeway is also home to one of Miami’s most popular running paths, an 8-mile stretch with turquoise ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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As boldly charismatic as Caballero appeared on stage, his path to performing in the family circus was hardly clear-cut.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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And some reorganization of struggling state systems would probably help, especially if those systems begin to provide alternative pathways to obtaining a four-year degree.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Experimental vaccine candidates for Bundibugyo exist, and emergency use authorization pathways could potentially accelerate their deployment.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Footpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footpath. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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