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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
On Monday, the Missouri Senate passed legislation that would allow Clay County to create a sports complex authority, aiding such a path.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
Your instincts are guiding you toward a more fulfilling path.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
One such practice is empowerment: giving people genuine ownership over their tasks, decisions, and paths forward.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The path through the Government Administration and Elections Committee is unusual for a bill focused principally on electric utilities, which are normally the purview of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
Your instincts are guiding you toward a more fulfilling path.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
One such practice is empowerment: giving people genuine ownership over their tasks, decisions, and paths forward.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The path through the Government Administration and Elections Committee is unusual for a bill focused principally on electric utilities, which are normally the purview of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
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American military veteran hijacks plane in Belize, officials say The airplane, which had only 14 passengers on board, had been due to fly the short route from Corozal near the Mexican border to San Pedro, a popular tourist destination off the coast.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Amanda McPherson, 38, and Johnathon McPherson, 27, were caught when detectives discovered seemingly unrelated cases of fraud shared the same postal routes, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office said in an April 17 news release.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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And discussions are still underway for how a trail could be safely separated from the tracks.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Key to her rescue was a smelly T-shirt worn by her owner in 12-hour shifts that was ripped up and used as a scent trail to attract her to an enclosure, Kangala directors Jared and Lisa Karran said in a video posted to Facebook.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Illinois Department of Transportation owns the road and any changes would require its approval.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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For instance, Pakistan has been active in China’s signature belt and road initiative which involves the construction of multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects across countries.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Parents say private or homeschool is the only way to avoid conflict with religion After various teachers, administrators and parents raised concerns about the effectiveness and age-appropriateness of the books, the school system allowed students to be excused when they were read in class.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Southern interior designers know that there are many different ways to enjoy nice china that don't involve dining.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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That same day a flurry of executive orders closed down refugee resettlement and other regular pathways for protection.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Students were being sold a false pathway to prosperity from these for-profit colleges, which were often only interested in profits.—
Miguel Cardona,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, the new police chief must value community, embrace diversity, and promote a responsive, inclusive approach to law enforcement.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Another approach: pen a sweet letter to read aloud that your better half can later hold onto as a keepsake.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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But this planet follows a unique trajectory—looping over the top and bottom of the star pair, more like a hula hoop being spun vertically rather than flat.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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But Merced has also had a stratospheric trajectory to get here.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
16 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 29 Apr. 2025.
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