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pathways

noun

plural of pathway

as in paths

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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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 pathways Also, networks like Starlink, Rassvet, and China’s Guowang and Qianfan fly their satellites in numerous orbital planes, or pathways. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 By the time a younger sibling arrives, parents know the ropes and the pathways to pursue, according to Blazo, who studies sibling relationships and social comparison in sports. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 High-pressure gas can travel up these pathways and escape into non-target zones unless operators complete rigorous pre-injection remediation. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Dubbed Grand Station Marketplace, the project will eventually bring more than 200 apartments, additional restaurants, and more green space and pedestrian pathways. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 But that doesn't mean those career pathways are gone, Krutsch says. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 But top officials have also broadened restrictions for legal immigration pathways. — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Dining unfolds in the former detention center, where the accused were held before trial—a grand building accessed via a zigzag of white pathways surrounded by flowers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Framed Gravel Gravel is a low-cost and easy option for garden pathways that still delivers impressive, intentional results. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

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Or stay amid the woods at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, where amenities and activities include yard games, bike paths, archery, and s’mores as well as special seasonal fun.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
In early April, a convoy of 299 Iraqi fuel tankers crossed into Syria on its way to the Mediterranean port of Baniyas, one of the few remaining paths to international markets amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of paths

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That can mean choosing a better location for construction, alternate routes, backup power, improved early warning and financial tools such as insurance to speed recovery, Narasimhan said.

— Victoria Milko, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Major transit routes through the country closed entirely as the state fragmented into competing zones of control.

— Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of routes

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There’s no reputable research showing that dry cornstarch reliably disrupts ant pheromone trails in real-world garden conditions.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
The property’s concierges, called Pathfinders, can help guests narrow down the best places to see fall foliage, from scenic drives through Grand Tetons to hiking trails lined with golden aspens.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of trails

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Although not quite as polished on the racial politics front, Lanterns’s third episode is no less intriguing, as an hour of television dedicated not only to answering pressing questions but fleshing out its lead character in disturbing ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
OpenAI's investigation, released this week, went considerably further, describing agents that found unauthorized ways to communicate, collaborate and delegate work while attempting to accomplish their objectives.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of ways

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According to the National Park Service, the footpaths through the forested ridgetops of Pennsylvania are among the most popular.

— Idra Novey, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

Definition of footpaths

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That would, in turn, enable them to constantly search for drones, low-flying warplanes, and even cruise missiles flying in unpredictable trajectories.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
With the married couple of Robert and Camille Sims careening off onto very different moral trajectories, Camille must confront troubling truths as her conscience plummets into the pits of Hades, while Robert is on a profound journey of salvation.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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