Definition of pathwaynext
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as in route
the direction along which something or someone moves the long, winding pathway of the river before it meets the sea

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Recent Examples of pathway Based on permit filings and typical Disney timelines, the remaining pathway could close imminently, according to the blog. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Traore is a member of the NFL’s international pathway program, which is aimed to expand the league’s reach and give an opportunity to players throughout the world. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 All told, average minutes streamed increased 37% versus 2024-25, as hoops fans who’ve quit the pay-TV habit have remained locked in with their hometown faves via digital pathways. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026 The new pathway aims to sync the Food and Drug Administration’s premarket review process, which determines whether products are safe and effective, with Medicare’s independent process, which determines whether paying for devices is reasonable and necessary. O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pathway
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Noun
  • Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Finding a way to better utilize those strengths in the NHL is his best path to a secure role.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • First signed in 2023 and renewed for another three years with this latest commitment, the agreement solidifies the ports’ commitment to decarbonization and digitization along the trans-Pacific route, one of the world’s busiest container lanes.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where Doocy explored local attractions, met with artists and highlighted the city’s deep ties to the famed route.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Luckily, there’s a footpath for doing just that.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
  • With no public footpath crossing the land, the secluded cove is accessible only from the estate itself or by boat—an unusual level of privacy for this stretch of coast.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In fact, going all the way back to 2010, more than half of large cap money managers underperformed the S&P 500.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Fan-favorite players find ways to shine from the depths of the later rounds.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Dimitsana and Arcadian mountain trails The heartland of the Peloponnese is Arcadia, a mountainous province of gorges and hills, many precariously topped by medieval towns.
    Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
  • North East Trees, a local environmental justice group, manages about 37 acres of the site that feature trails and native plant installations.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathway. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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