as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
a milepost in the development of a global economy
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Recent Examples of milepost
The other crash, involving 30 vehicles, was reported in the westbound lanes near milepost 119, just east of Glenwood Springs, around 11:45 a.m.
Colorado State Patrol said no one was injured in either crash.
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Austen Erblat, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
For fall hikes, the NPS suggests the trail section from the Old Town Overlook Trailhead (milepost 263.9) or the Beech Springs Trailhead (milepost 266.0).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The driver of the car lost control of the vehicle while driving on Interstate 94 westbound at milepost 254.2, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 May 2025
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Austen Erblat, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
For fall hikes, the NPS suggests the trail section from the Old Town Overlook Trailhead (milepost 263.9) or the Beech Springs Trailhead (milepost 266.0).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The driver of the car lost control of the vehicle while driving on Interstate 94 westbound at milepost 254.2, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
Noun
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Most recently, Damon added another major milestone by winning the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships and earning a spot on Team USA's national youth roster.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The testing milestone marks a key step toward launching the robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area later in 2026.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The principal cast and crew took the stage at the Globes in the climax of the night to receive the award for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tonight’s penultimate episode of season two feels like an anti-climax — not just a letdown generally, but the diametric opposite of a climax.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
11 Jan. 2026
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Protecting rivers within watersheds that provide drinking water will be well aligned with the public’s strong support for safeguarding clean water.—
Jeff Opperman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Then, the engineers have to demonstrate the project will not diminish the watershed's health.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Jan. 2026
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This landmark reflects the power of local ownership and stands as a bold statement of ONT's transformation — one that reaffirms our role as a premier Southern California and international gateway.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Amangati has also been granted exclusive access to a rare passage through Venice’s historic Grand Canal, giving seafarers a chance to soak in landmarks like San Marco Square before hitting the high seas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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