path
noun
a way beaten, formed, or trodden by the feet of persons or animals.
paths
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pluralof path.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Afterward, bacteria and archaea began moving along separate evolutionary paths.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
More recent work suggests that parenting style might not directly affect a child’s personality but can influence the paths they take or interests they pursue.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Beijing hasn’t officially banned red-chips from listing, but their paths to IPO face heightened oversight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
But their different paths left them unevenly positioned to face an entry-level job market that increasingly expects work experience and demonstrated skills alongside a degree.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Making paths for Nessa, DeShon, Kelvin, and A’Leia to find me.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
