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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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3
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
There is a path, albeit a narrow one, to a political solution.
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Halil Karaveli, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
The Alaves holding midfielder Ander Guevara now stood in Yamal’s path and fancied trying his luck, and with so many players crowded around him, Yamal opted to find his team-mate Raphinha in plenty of space out on the left-hand side.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Bowers’ path to becoming a composer was shaped early on by his family.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Their yields follow the moves of the Federal Reserve , whose path forward on rates is uncertain.
—Michelle Fox,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Halil Karaveli, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
The Alaves holding midfielder Ander Guevara now stood in Yamal’s path and fancied trying his luck, and with so many players crowded around him, Yamal opted to find his team-mate Raphinha in plenty of space out on the left-hand side.
—Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Bowers’ path to becoming a composer was shaped early on by his family.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Their yields follow the moves of the Federal Reserve , whose path forward on rates is uncertain.
—Michelle Fox,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
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Since the accident above the Potomac River, the Federal Aviation Administration has indefinitely suspended the use of most of those routes.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The app allows users to plan travel by factoring in charging stops based on their vehicle’s range and available charging stations along the route.—
Mark Maynard,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Videos captured a giant red-orange fireball, followed by an eerie trail of smoke and burning debris.—
Ray Sanchez and Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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The largest of the seven cabins currently houses a gym, with other amenities including a pair of hot tubs, ponds, and hiking and cross-country ski trails throughout the estate.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2025
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Mayor vetoes measure increasing borrowing by $4 million for additional road repairs Johnson vetoed in full a measure that would borrow an additional $4 million to fund improvements to an additional 30 lane miles of roadway.—
Alison Dirr,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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Dean will return to the road in February with dates throughout Texas, including a Feb. 16 show with Vandoliers.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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In a similar way, San Diego felt terror and disbelief when wildfires began in Los Angeles on Jan. 7.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, affectionally known as Gigi, were on their way to a youth basketball game in Thousand Oaks, Calif. when their helicopter crashed, killing both of them as well as seven other passengers.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The edgy Portland Art Museum will unveil major renovations later this year, including an interactive experience and intuitive user pathways.—
Amanda Calnan Vowels,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2025
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However, many of the people who came to the U.S. using those legal pathways could also be at risk of deportation, because of other actions the Trump administration has taken.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore’s crisis demands urgent action and a willingness to explore innovative approaches.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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During the warm months of the long Southern California dry season, houses relied on a haphazard approach to passive cooling.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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The move prevented a potentially awkward run-in with Taylor Swift, whose 2009 run-in with the rapper at the MTV VMAs altered the trajectory of her career.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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As the situation develops, investors may continue to monitor global trade tensions, central bank policies and market sentiment to determine the trajectory of digital assets.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 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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Travelers can fly into Kahului Airport on a major airline and then drive two to four hours along the 64.6-mile-long Road to Hana, built in 1926 when there were only narrow footpaths and horseback riding trails.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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