Synonyms of mileposts

mileposts

noun

plural of milepost

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• milestones
• climaxes
• landmarks
• watersheds
• corners
• highlights
• turning points
• climacterics
• crises
• transformations
• turnarounds
• crushers
• conversions
• breaks
• crossroads
• metamorphoses
• junctures
• emergencies
• toppers
• cappers
• turnabouts
• exigencies
• extremities
• transfigurations
• clinchers
• clutches
• boiling points
• conjunctures
• flash points
• breaking points
• crunches
• zero hours
• heads
• crunch times
• Dunkirks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mileposts

Skiers can access Crystal Mountain, the largest ski resort in the state, from the west—the closure is between mileposts 57 and 74—but the pass itself is closed due to avalanche risks and heavy snowfall. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

The Arizona Department of Transportation announced that State Route 89A that runs between Sedona and Kachina Village is now open in both directions, after weeks of closures between mileposts 375 and 397 due to the flames. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2026

The fires blazed near Interstate 84 between mileposts 13 and 17 and between Southeast 8th and 9th avenues off of Sand Hollow Road, according to a news release, after a powerful storm system with high, damaging winds blew through the Treasure Valley. — Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026

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