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as in routes
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 trails
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 roads
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 paths
On Thursday night, after the special series of episodes where Ciara Miller crossed paths with Amanda Batula and West Wilson for the first time on camera since news of their relationship was confirmed, audio of the cast discussing the scandal leaked online.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistani Prime Min ister Shehbaz Sharif that ongoing US actions were undermining trust and complicating paths to dialogue, according to Iran’s state broadcaster.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
There are a couple of paths forward, but this won’t be an easy fix.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Vargas has been crafty on the base paths, recording five steals on five attempts.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Brick paths are such beautiful features in a backyard.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The project will also include new landscaping, walking paths and other features to enhance the location’s appeal as a park.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Try to walk in the middle of paths.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistani Prime Min ister Shehbaz Sharif that ongoing US actions were undermining trust and complicating paths to dialogue, according to Iran’s state broadcaster.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
There are a couple of paths forward, but this won’t be an easy fix.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Vargas has been crafty on the base paths, recording five steals on five attempts.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Brick paths are such beautiful features in a backyard.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
The project will also include new landscaping, walking paths and other features to enhance the location’s appeal as a park.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Try to walk in the middle of paths.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paths
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Still with some room for development on underneath routes, Benson could easily outplay his draft position.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said several Muni routes will be affected and riders should expect delays.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then there’s dog-friendly Kirk Park, which has not only a sandy lakefront but also many trails to explore.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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There are also in-room massages, guided hikes through surrounding trails, and sound healing sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Orlando’s annual Corporate 5K race returns to Lake Eola Park on Thursday, closing several roads in the city’s downtown.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the spring, all is awash with green and swooped by swallows, and the many roads and hiking trails are beautifully edged with flowers.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are ways of using social media as just a private photo album or a diary, but it is designed to be public and for content to spread beyond its context.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Subway has launched a new value menu with more than 15 entrees under $5, offering more protein-forward meals at a time when cost-conscious customers are craving ways to get the most bang for their buck.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Food noise stems from the intersection multiple biological systems such as hormones, blood sugar regulation, dopamine pathways and psychological processes.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and city agencies continue to prioritize unit production over ownership pathways.—
Izabela Engel,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Most people live lives whose day-to-day features aren’t exactly gripping viewing and whose trajectories are difficult to squeeze into the structures and strictures of serialized television.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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These include net deflections and unusual ball trajectories.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Just south of downtown San Jose, about 100 people live on the banks of Coyote Creek, where footpaths and improvised bridges connect a community of tents and wooden shacks — the city’s last sprawling homeless encampment.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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With no boundaries for private property, footpaths crossed the landscape wherever a person desired to go.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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