noun
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a paved surface; pavement
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material used for a pavement, such as paving stones, bricks, or asphalt
adjective
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of or for a paved surface or pavement
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preparatory, facilitating, enabling
paving legislation
Etymology
Origin of paving
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at pave, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Among the most significant was an announcement from College Park, Md.-based IonQ, which said its researchers had connected two physically separate quantum systems, paving the way for future networks.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Duggan, who denies the claims and is an Australian citizen, appealed the extradition but on Thursday, a Federal Court judge dismissed the case, paving the way for his removal.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
That success led to a larger production at Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre that brought more attention to the show, paving the way for runs off-Broadway, in London’s West End and Washington, D.C.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
He added that the court decision will remove uncertainties surrounding YPF, paving the way for more investments in Argentina’s already booming energy sector.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
My shoes tap along the paving stones, the wind moaning through the missing windows.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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