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as in plans
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a road map for peace in the troubled region
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as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
an article that is a good road map for any consumer attempting to negotiate his way through the maze of offerings in digital photography
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Recent Examples of road maps
The executive has emerged as a key decision-maker on product road maps, features, and strategies, extending his influence beyond the traditional scope of a hardware engineering chief.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Use sales road maps that break down the daily, weekly and monthly activities needed to reach key milestones over a 90-day ramp.
—Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Use sales road maps that break down the daily, weekly and monthly activities needed to reach key milestones over a 90-day ramp.
—Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road maps
Noun
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Moreover, the word comes directly from the source, with All-Pro tight end George Kittle announcing his plans to make his return to the field on Sunday.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hamas cracks down on rival groups in Gaza Hamas is carrying out a bloody crackdown on rival Palestinian armed groups in Gaza, complicating plans for reestablishing peace in the enclave.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were innumerable explanations of varying degrees of plausibility, but that made the image interesting to him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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But to argue that any of this research adds up to a substantial account of intelligence misunderstands the nature of such human traits and what can be expected from scientific explanations of them.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The paper addresses operational procedures, describing mechanical and electrical triggers, containment strategies for managing gases, and a full process timeline of roughly 335 minutes from initiation to material extraction.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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There has been little evidence that boards are prioritizing water strategies, with just 5% of large global companies putting an internal shadow price on their water use, compared to the close to 25% that use an internal price for carbon emissions.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Western look continues to have a stronghold on brands as well as its more refined interpretations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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TikTok users flooded the comments section with laughter and playful interpretations of the dog’s behavior, charmed by the pet’s timing and apparent misunderstanding of the task at hand.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For one, spaceflight is not as simple as dragging out blueprints from old missions.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Bohr did not want blueprints on the table.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The colorful illustrations in this book are like a glimpse into a child’s imagination, with fun surprises to be found on every page.—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
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These start with different illustrations of down-home life that gradually give way to drawings of fires, mayhem and syringes plunged into eyeballs as a saccharin-sweet song from sisterly duo Patience and Prudence plays.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pipeline replacement programs have contributed to a change in customer bills over the past 40 years.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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By making comparisons between regions or programs that aren’t actually aligned—or relying on data that isn’t contextually accurate—brands risk damaging their reputation and consumer trust in their sustainability efforts.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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To date, the Fund has raised nearly $200 million and supported more than 378 preservation projects nationwide, including churches, museums, homes, and architectural landmarks significant to the Black experience.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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There is a mandatory part of the academy scholarship where boys undertake community projects, working with schools in deprived areas close to St James’.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Road maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20maps. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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