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
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.
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Ryan Brennan
april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to the crash involving two semitrailers near milepost 275, just south of Wellington, at 5:24 a.m., according to a news release from the agency.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 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
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Ryan Brennan
april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to the crash involving two semitrailers near milepost 275, just south of Wellington, at 5:24 a.m., according to a news release from the agency.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
Noun
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That's a huge milestone and a special moment.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Certainly, there are plenty of ways to mark a milestone birthday.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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But that’s not quite the climax.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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As the season approached its climax, Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke was increasingly present in north London.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The map released Wednesday shows watersheds where at least one wolf was active between April 21 and May 26.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Farther east, attention is now turning to the Palokki hydropower dam in Finland’s Vuoksi river basin, where plans are underway to restore connectivity across another heavily fragmented watershed.—
Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Thirty years after making its film debut, Park Hyatt Tokyo emerges from a landmark renovation and steals the spotlight once again.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Tourists can tear up at Firefighter Memorial Fountain, capture the picturesque Rose Garden Fountain at Loose Park and sink into the history of not just fountains, but neighborhoods, cultural landmarks and public art across the city.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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