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milepost

noun

ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst How to pronounce milepost (audio)
Definition of milepostnext
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 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 No injuries or structure damage has been reported and the fire continues to burn east of Colorado 115, which is closed in both directions from Rock Creek Park to milepost 21, 6 miles north of Penrose. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026 The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said. — Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for milepost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
  1. milestone
  2. climax
  3. watershed
  4. landmark
Noun
  • The feat would mark a significant milestone as SpaceX works to develop Starship to become the first fully reusable launch vehicle, with both the lower- and upper-stages of the rocket able to fly multiple times.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
  • So, when another milestone lands on the calendar—say, Nordstrom’s 125th Anniversary celebration—we’re more than happy to start loading up our carts.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of milestone
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  • At this point occurs the climax of the tale, Ichabod’s encounter with the headless horseman, whom the reader assumes is Brom Bones playing a mischievous trick on him.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Regardless of whether players and fans believe the series features one Link or multiple Links across the convoluted timeline posited in the Hyrule Historia, each of these games ends at a moment of frustrated erotic climax.
    — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of climax
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  • Seven tribes signed on with state agencies and local governments to formally co-manage the Clear Lake watershed, the first agreement of its kind under a new state tribal stewardship initiative.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • About 4 million acres in California are affected, including watersheds of the American, Rubicon and Yuba rivers.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of watershed
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  • In 1981, he was invited by then-first lady Nancy Reagan to paint portraits of the landmark at the White House, according to his official biography.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Architect Giuseppe Mengoni completed the landmark in 1877, though its soaring iron-and-glass cruciform vault had already begun connecting the Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala a decade earlier.
    — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of landmark

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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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