as in milestones
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 mileposts
The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said.
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Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The agency said in a news release Tuesday that the state highway would reopen between Grandjean and Banner Summit, or mileposts 93 and 106.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The agency said in a news release Tuesday that the state highway would reopen between Grandjean and Banner Summit, or mileposts 93 and 106.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileposts
Noun
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Smart contracts are self-executing agreements coded into the transaction itself as milestones are achieved.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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These milestones are driven by specializations of the visual cortex, the part of the brain that processes visual inputs, and visual input from both eyes is critical for the development of the brain’s visual system.—
Sachin Rawat,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The band has never sounded this melodic before; Wroth in particular brings a constant dynamism to his guitar solos, often layering two and reaching climaxes that refuse to collapse into just a flurry of notes, building off Phantom Slaughter’s keyboard melodies with a real sense of drama.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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There was plenty of raw energy in climaxes, sometimes too much for so supportive and reinforcing an acoustic as the Meyerson Symphony Center’s.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Although the majority of the missiles aimed at Dubai have been intercepted, the attacks have damaged some of its most famous landmarks, including the five-star Fairmont The Palm and Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Mileposts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileposts. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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