milepost
noun
mile·post
ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst 
1
: a post indicating the distance in miles from or to a given point
also
: a post placed a mile from a similar post
Examples of milepost in a Sentence
We've reached a new milepost in the field of genetic research.
a milepost in the development of a global economy
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The fires blazed near Interstate 84 between mileposts 13 and 17 and between Southeast 8th and 9th avenues off of Sand Hollow Road, according to a news release, after a powerful storm system with high, damaging winds blew through the Treasure Valley.
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Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
Nearly every major milepost of the last two months was dedicated to enhancing the pass rush.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
For anyone with travel plans that include Waterrock Knob, Fork Ridge Overlook or other stops between mileposts 443 and 455, the road was closed, as of April 20, with no further plans announced.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
First Sightings Near Fork Ridge Overlook The dogs were first reportedly seen in March when several residents spotted them near Fork Ridge Overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 449, near Sylva and Bryson City.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
Nearly every major milepost of the last two months was dedicated to enhancing the pass rush.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
For anyone with travel plans that include Waterrock Knob, Fork Ridge Overlook or other stops between mileposts 443 and 455, the road was closed, as of April 20, with no further plans announced.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
First Sightings Near Fork Ridge Overlook The dogs were first reportedly seen in March when several residents spotted them near Fork Ridge Overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 449, near Sylva and Bryson City.
—Ryan Brennan
april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milepost. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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milepost
noun
mile·post
ˈmī(ə)l-ˌpōst
: a post indicating the distance in miles to a stated place
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