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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
Sometimes the most serious path to achievement is taking yourself a little less seriously.
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Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
Yair Golan, a former Israeli deputy commander and chairman of the Democrats party in the Knesset, offered on Monday perhaps the strongest political rebuke of Netanyahu’s government yet, accusing the prime minister of leading the nation down a path of immorality and destruction.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
This morning’s must reads California For Subscribers ‘MAHA moms,’ psilocybin therapy, anti-vaxxers: L.A.’s wellness movement’s path to the White House
May 22, 2025
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Everyone knew Pee-wee Herman.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Neither app requires sign-in, at least not yet, but the path of least resistance is to sign into your printer and apps with the same account to enable easy communication and syncing.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
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Colin Bedell, Them., 22 May 2025
Yair Golan, a former Israeli deputy commander and chairman of the Democrats party in the Knesset, offered on Monday perhaps the strongest political rebuke of Netanyahu’s government yet, accusing the prime minister of leading the nation down a path of immorality and destruction.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2025
This morning’s must reads California For Subscribers ‘MAHA moms,’ psilocybin therapy, anti-vaxxers: L.A.’s wellness movement’s path to the White House
May 22, 2025
Other must reads
Everyone knew Pee-wee Herman.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Neither app requires sign-in, at least not yet, but the path of least resistance is to sign into your printer and apps with the same account to enable easy communication and syncing.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for path
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And earlier this week, Italy enacted a law that removes the route to citizenship through great-grandparents.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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The bus route that passed through it never returned.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Picnic tables overlook the cascades, and a short trail allows for easy exploration.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Canadian Rangers make a trail across the tundra for U.S. Special Forces following behind.—
Gavin John,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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There are also four Nation Forest System roads that are impacted by the fire that need to be assessed for hazards.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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But, the fastest ever pure-petrol road car at the first attempt is a pretty good result too.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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At a time when many young people see college as the only way forward, veterans have already shown a willingness to choose their own path.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Sankey said the way the committee seems to weigh strength of schedule shortchanges the conference slate, which doesn’t include any teams among the lower half of the 134 NCAA FBS programs.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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As global tech power concentrates in the US and China, Europe faces critical decisions about its innovation future - but data suggests pathways for competitive revival By Dr. Stefano Tasselli Europe stands at an innovation crossroads.—
RSM Discovery,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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On May 13, the automaker revealed the Re:Nissan plan, a pathway forward to enhance performance and create a leaner, more agile business.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Establish a new culture, replacing the emotionless, do-your-job style of Bill Belichick with a more modern, player-friendly approach.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Apple’s approach to change differs significantly from that of competitors like Google and Samsung.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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That transformation laid the foundation for Logitech’s current trajectory, but as competition intensifies and user expectations evolve, the company must once again prove its ability to stay ahead of the curve, as do all other players in the market.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The nonprofit organization remains confident about its revenue trajectory after hiring new CEO Reynold Hoover last summer.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
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And in Sri Lanka, the hotel group Resplendent Ceylon has formalized a network of 14 footpaths that cut through forests and tea fields.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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The city’s roads and walkways are steep, bisected by narrow footpaths, all displaying wares or services for sale.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
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“Path.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/path. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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