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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
The pressure should be on finding a quarterback who can lead you on a path to improvement.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
One tool developed by The Modern Elder Academy is a pathfinder quiz that identifies eight types of midlife paths.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
Before placing the stepping stones or walkway material, start by laying down cardboard along the path route.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Epidemiologists use them to predict the paths of diseases.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
One tool developed by The Modern Elder Academy is a pathfinder quiz that identifies eight types of midlife paths.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
Before placing the stepping stones or walkway material, start by laying down cardboard along the path route.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Epidemiologists use them to predict the paths of diseases.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
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This week, Google went the bond route.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The emerging pattern includes architectures that route tasks to the simplest effective model, escalate only when necessary, and continuously balance accuracy with speed and cost.—
Abhas Ricky,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the grounds, cycling and walking trails, as well as a wooden treehouse with swings and hidey-holes, will keep the older ones entertained in fair weather.—
Sarah Leigh Bannerman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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With over 10,000 five-star reviews at Amazon, Darn Tough Socks feature high-quality materials and exceptional cushioning for all-day comfort on the trails.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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At peak periods, the lookout has drawn thousands of people a day, overwhelming narrow access roads and limited parking facilities.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Hogs never trailed in their second straight road win.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Why Madagascar hissing cockroaches are actually romantic Naming a roach for Valentine’s Day is a great gag, but also these critters are capable of hissing their way into your heart.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the way the investigation is being carried out is leaving people with some doubts.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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Joining forces with The Pool Films is one of the first steps that Hombre al agua is taking in its pathway to show itself to the world.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Earthquakes fracture rocks, creating fresh reaction surfaces and shifting the pathways water travels along, which increase hydrogen production.—
Damien Pine,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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Malinin acknowledged taking a measured approach to what is widely considered the sport's most difficult jump.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mingarelli and colleagues hunted for supermassive black hole binaries using their new approach in 114 Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs), the bright central regions of galaxies where supermassive black holes are ravenously feasting on surrounding gas and dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Brentwood tech entrepreneur Adam Miller, who describes himself as a lifelong Democrat, said the city is on a downward trajectory and needs stronger management.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fernandez’s individual trajectory at Chelsea since has validated Lampard’s assessment and then some, both in terms of his quality and his utility.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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An aerial view from a chopper showed mostly footpaths with limited access by road for vehicles.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Take footpaths toward the beach or stroll cobblestone streets in town for dining and shopping.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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