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as in path
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
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Recent Examples of pathway
Sessions typically begin with the areas closest to the lymph nodes to clear pathways first, then move fluid from the rest of the body toward those nodes.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
President David Goldberg agrees that simply mandating a new test is not enough and a clear pathway to address challenges identified by the assessment is needed.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Hikers can take the paved trail along a ridge overlooking Hanauma Bay, but sometimes people travel off the main pathway to get nearer to the rim, according to the paper.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Domestic recycling from secondary sources represents one pathway to reduce that dependency.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
President David Goldberg agrees that simply mandating a new test is not enough and a clear pathway to address challenges identified by the assessment is needed.
—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Hikers can take the paved trail along a ridge overlooking Hanauma Bay, but sometimes people travel off the main pathway to get nearer to the rim, according to the paper.
—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Domestic recycling from secondary sources represents one pathway to reduce that dependency.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pathway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathway
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From there, Florida's history followed the path more familiar to Americans, eventually becoming the 27th state in 1845.
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Infosys chose that path, committing to retrain more than 250,000 staff instead of pursuing mass layoffs.
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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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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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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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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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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathway. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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