routes

NOUN

path over which someone or something travels

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avenue course direction itinerary journey line passage program road track trail way

STRONG

beat beeline byway circuit detour digression divergence meandering pavement pike plot rambling range round rounds run tack wandering

WEAK

short cut

VERB

send along a path

Synonyms

STRONGEST

transmit

STRONG

address conduct consign convey direct dispatch escort forward guide lead pilot remit see shepherd ship show steer

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon hold ignore keep leave lose maintain misguide mislead neglect overlook retain

Example Sentences

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The chief executive of Cireco Scotland, Robin Baird, said he was confident that all staff were directed to safe escape routes.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Importers will pay a premium for diversified supply, while exporters will pay for routes to market that are less vulnerable to disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

India, which operates an Arctic research base on Norway's Svalbard island, is also tracking what the opening of sea ice routes driven by climate change means for its shipping.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Since more ships are needed for the same trip frequencies, all other shipping routes feel the impact, even if the Asia-Europe routes are at the center of concerns.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Before I traveled, staffers drove the routes I’d take to venues, timing my transit down to the minute, scheduling my bathroom breaks in advance.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama