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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 pathways
These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.
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Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Hydrothermal reactions, redox gradients, or purely geochemical pathways can mimic biosignatures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the group’s core pushes with its campaign, beyond improved wages and access to a union health and pension plans, is to create structured career pathways for PAs.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Live Nation has now provided Bonnaroo a hefty budget for further improvements, like reseeding the property and reinforcing runoff pathways.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Adding pathways for pedestrians and bikers.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
As water erodes fractures in the bedrock, new cracks and pathways form, changing the contaminants that are entering your well.
—Alec Janis, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Hydrothermal reactions, redox gradients, or purely geochemical pathways can mimic biosignatures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
One of the group’s core pushes with its campaign, beyond improved wages and access to a union health and pension plans, is to create structured career pathways for PAs.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Live Nation has now provided Bonnaroo a hefty budget for further improvements, like reseeding the property and reinforcing runoff pathways.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Adding pathways for pedestrians and bikers.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
As water erodes fractures in the bedrock, new cracks and pathways form, changing the contaminants that are entering your well.
—Alec Janis, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathways
Noun
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After meeting in college, Katie and Hubbell continue to cross paths over the years, eventually getting married before their differing opinions and lifestyles get in the way.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rising costs, shrinking margins, and uncertain downstream revenues mean buyers want not just artistry but clear commercial paths — awards buzz, international pre-sales, or genre hooks — that guarantee theatrical draw.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Crews will also maintain safe travel routes to support twice-daily fuel convoys to the Wishon hydroelectric station.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Already, the agency has added new public education messaging inside buses and along routes, transit officials said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Set between the Taconic and Green Mountain Ranges, the area is best for hiking along leafy trails to waterfalls and enjoying stunning views.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hike along shady trails, rent a kayak or canoe or enjoy a picnic under rustic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Capital combined with client introductions, regulatory know-how, or industry access can support growth in ways a pure check often doesn’t.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Accessibility and Sustainability Gravel footpaths and uneven stone walkways mean this isn’t the most accessible property, though there is a room specifically designed for wheelchair users.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The park has more than 2,000 miles of footpaths and is a favorite of mountain bikers.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tools alone can’t shift trajectories; culture does.—
Thasha Batts,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That chance, the brass believed, would have given him endless low-pressure reps to view complex defenses and troubleshoot different throw trajectories.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Pathways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathways. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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