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
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.
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Ryan Brennan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said.
—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
Ryan Brennan
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said.
—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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Ever since then, Mitchell has accomplished many major milestones, representing Team USA four times in the Paralympic Games.—
Donald Fountain,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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At a recent appearance, the actress reflected on some of the milestones along the way, including an early appearance on Happy Days.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Anderson is here for the melodrama, the special lessons and the climaxes that fall flat.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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In its second year as organizer of Australian Fashion Week (AFW), the council has swapped industrial venue Carriageworks for the Museum of Contemporary Art, which sits just in front of these very Aussie landmarks.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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The 149-room property emerges from a neighborhood thick with verdant palms, amid the city’s Art Deco landmarks.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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“Mileposts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileposts. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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