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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 During that time, beneficiaries were expected to find a pathway to adjust their immigration status or eventually return to their home countries. Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025 Illinois does have other pathways for people in prison to seek early release. Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 The pathway senses the buildup of oxidative stress and then kickstarts antioxidant production, which can clean it up, said Castiglione. Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025 To create the pathway, the project features a gently sloping overpass that is 165 feet wide and 200 feet long. Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pathway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathway
Noun
  • Trump lost Virginia in 2024 by nearly 5 percentage points, making Earle-Sears’s path to victory even harder.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Severe thunderstorms and relentless rain are triggering catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US this weekend, as areas already hit hard by a recent string of storms and tornadoes remain in the path of this current system.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • By 1928, only one veteran walked the parade route while the rest rode in cars or in the backs of trucks.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.
    Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Similarly, Ryan Truex, the younger son of Martin Sr., followed the familial racing footpath with success.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Ultimately, the key to making congestion pricing zones both fair and popular is through the provision of alternative modes of transport beyond private vehicles – frequent and low-cost mass transit, and safe cycleways and footpaths.
    Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • What are some safe and effective ways to exercise while following the keto diet?
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.
    Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • According to the resort, Kirkwood Ski Patrol also responded to the medical incident, which happened on an intermediate trail for snowboarders with more experience.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Hitting the live trail throughout June, Corgan will be joined by his new band, the Machines of God, for the 16-date tour of North America.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025

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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathway. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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