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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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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 path to the fresh spring was no longer usable—the Germans had to content themselves with boiling water from the locomotives.
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Vasily Grossman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The socialist Morales remains an influential figure and continues to command support among rural and indigenous groups, keeping Bolivia’s political divisions alive even as the country searches for a path out of the crisis.
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Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Using everything she’s learned from Jack Reacher and her time as a member of the 110 Special Investigators, Neagley puts herself on a dangerous path to uncover a menacing evil.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Say yes to relationships that lead you on the path to growth.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Vasily Grossman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The socialist Morales remains an influential figure and continues to command support among rural and indigenous groups, keeping Bolivia’s political divisions alive even as the country searches for a path out of the crisis.
—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Using everything she’s learned from Jack Reacher and her time as a member of the 110 Special Investigators, Neagley puts herself on a dangerous path to uncover a menacing evil.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Say yes to relationships that lead you on the path to growth.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for path
Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
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The new proposal for the future of the global commercial shipping route was first reported by The New York Times, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
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Reynolds was on her USPS route when the incident happened, Postal Inspector Jessica Adams told USA TODAY.
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Scouts report back, and the rest of the colony follows the trail to your table.
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Visitors can explore a network of scenic loop trails that wind through salt marshes and mangrove habitats, or opt for shorter, accessible paths with sweeping views over the Indian River Lagoon.
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Go wine tasting right in town, or do your research and drive the Nevada County foothill roads to a few local wineries with pretty tasting rooms.
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Entire buildings and roads were submerged in Accra on Monday, cutting off access to several areas of the Ghanian capital and in the neighboring city of Tema.
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
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Rent bikes to pedal the Legacy Trail, a 20-mile paved pathway that runs along a former railroad corridor from downtown Sarasota to the city of Venice, or go for a jog over the picturesque John Ringling Causeway bridge.
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Brands like Children of Earth are improving neurocosmetics, formulating products based on ingredients affecting skin stress pathways and sensory experience.
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Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
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But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.
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The makeup of the roster and the trajectory of the team could determine how the Kings view LaVine and his role in coach Doug Christie’s rotation.
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Two patients can look identical in an EHR—same diagnosis, same treatment, same outcome trajectory—and yet have completely different underlying biology.
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According to the National Park Service, the footpaths through the forested ridgetops of Pennsylvania are among the most popular.
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Meanwhile, my job is to stand guard on the other side of the footpath.
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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