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
Motorcyclist William Greer, 44, died around 8:30 p.m. the day before, near milepost 126, officials said.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Best Hotels & Lodges Peaks of Otter Lodge Surrounded by nature and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, Peaks of Otter Lodge is ideal for hikers and anyone craving a peaceful mountain escape.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
The crash happened just after 5:40 p.m. near milepost 48, state patrol officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
The release of the analysis represents an important milepost on the long road to a ground lease for the city’s property at 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
Best Hotels & Lodges Peaks of Otter Lodge Surrounded by nature and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, Peaks of Otter Lodge is ideal for hikers and anyone craving a peaceful mountain escape.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
The crash happened just after 5:40 p.m. near milepost 48, state patrol officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
The release of the analysis represents an important milepost on the long road to a ground lease for the city’s property at 3220, 3240, 3250 and 3500 Sports Arena Blvd.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
Noun
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An international crew will touch down using SpaceX's Starship lander no earlier than 2027, assuming technical and training milestones are reached.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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American ’70s cinema was such an important milestone in cinematic history.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Long Walk comes down to the two of them, and their final stretch is met by a crowd of fans and cameras broadcasting the climax all over the country.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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And as Brown’s book races toward its elaborate climax, his (and Langdon’s) breathless effusions about the neuro-technological progress that awaits us sound jarringly out of sync with the anxious, doomy present.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some of those people, joined by younger tribal members, later initiated the long process of restoring their lifeblood, the Klamath River and its watershed.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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From transforming waste into viable products to adopting a net-positive approach to preserve watersheds at our manufacturing sites, our goal is to drive positive impact, supporting communities and fueling business growth.—
Laura Kohler,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The compilation is Strait’s first set to make it to that impressive landmark figure.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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They were pulled from the Red Barn, a local landmark dating to the early 1900s in this small community southwest of the Keweenaw Peninsula.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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