2
: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another
also
: a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels
3
: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another
metabolic pathways
Examples of pathway in a Sentence
We walked along a winding pathway.
we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
Recent Examples on the Web
Between that and Pages’ own impressive play this month, the pathway toward an early call-up was suddenly paved.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
On screens dotted throughout, a tale of the sea ended with its handsome crooner appearing before us, marching through the zigzag pathway and tossing his coat, revealing one hand that did not exist and a voice that was a dream.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
This dual-reporting pathway has become a model for states seeking to distinguish substance exposure from child abuse and neglect.
—Mira Cheng, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Elephants draw air exclusively through their trunks, so if anything blocks this double-channel pathway, the animal could quickly die.
—Matjaž Krivic, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Apr. 2024
Studies included in the analysis found that dandelion helped support the immune system and also helped activate a pathway that is often downregulated in autoimmune disorders.
—Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Participants explored engineering and technology careers, academic pathways, and how IEEE can support them at different stages of their journey.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Apr. 2024
To blunt the impact, Kentucky agreed to erect sound barriers along the interstate; monitor and repair damage from construction vibration; install new pathways into the community; and triple, from $420,000 to $1.2 million, grants to fix Lewisburg facades when construction ends.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Exchanges collect people’s money and, for a commission, invest it; that gives people who don’t have the time or skills to invest directly into the blockchain a pathway to crypto.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
On screens dotted throughout, a tale of the sea ended with its handsome crooner appearing before us, marching through the zigzag pathway and tossing his coat, revealing one hand that did not exist and a voice that was a dream.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2024
This dual-reporting pathway has become a model for states seeking to distinguish substance exposure from child abuse and neglect.
—Mira Cheng, CNN, 11 Apr. 2024
Elephants draw air exclusively through their trunks, so if anything blocks this double-channel pathway, the animal could quickly die.
—Matjaž Krivic, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Apr. 2024
Studies included in the analysis found that dandelion helped support the immune system and also helped activate a pathway that is often downregulated in autoimmune disorders.
—Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Participants explored engineering and technology careers, academic pathways, and how IEEE can support them at different stages of their journey.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Apr. 2024
To blunt the impact, Kentucky agreed to erect sound barriers along the interstate; monitor and repair damage from construction vibration; install new pathways into the community; and triple, from $420,000 to $1.2 million, grants to fix Lewisburg facades when construction ends.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Exchanges collect people’s money and, for a commission, invest it; that gives people who don’t have the time or skills to invest directly into the blockchain a pathway to crypto.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
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pathway
noun
path·way
ˈpath-ˌwā, ˈpȧth- 
1
: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another
also
: a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels
2
: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another
metabolic pathways
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