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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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“There are so many routes of access right now that are not able to be stopped or regulated, at least not so far,” she said.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Metro is touting the expansion of the D line and a special World Cup bus service with about 300 buses and 15 routes to get fans to SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Airlines have reduced the frequency of flights on some routes, grounded or retired older or less fuel-efficient aircraft, postponed aircraft deliveries, and raised their fees for checked bags and other costs.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

To counter that, the Ukrainians say they have increased attacks on Russian military logistics and supply routes.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Traffic has been getting increasingly worse, and the GPS apps keep giving everyone the same alternate routes, just compounding the problem.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman