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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
Investor decks reach for it, headlines amplify it, and road maps get built around it.
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Sourabh Pateriya, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The Shell Oil road maps of the 1950s are a useful example of maps as marketing.
—Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
The Santa Marta conference aims to discuss how national and international road maps can be developed.
—Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Jeycen has a special interest in drawing and loves creating road maps and highways.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
In October, Bloomberg reported that Ternus’ stature had grown further, with the executive becoming a key decision-maker on product road maps, features and strategy — duties that went beyond the traditional scope of a hardware chief.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
So, these next two weeks are big road maps for what high school hockey teams around the state need in order to make a deep state tournament run.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Sourabh Pateriya, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The Shell Oil road maps of the 1950s are a useful example of maps as marketing.
—Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
The Santa Marta conference aims to discuss how national and international road maps can be developed.
—Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Jeycen has a special interest in drawing and loves creating road maps and highways.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
In October, Bloomberg reported that Ternus’ stature had grown further, with the executive becoming a key decision-maker on product road maps, features and strategy — duties that went beyond the traditional scope of a hardware chief.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
So, these next two weeks are big road maps for what high school hockey teams around the state need in order to make a deep state tournament run.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road maps
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And Patriot Front has plans to keep growing – fast.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to News 12, the 43-year-old reality star told VUE Magazine about his plans to enter the political sphere at their spring edition party on Thursday night.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Use clear headings, concise explanations and logical formatting.—
Jeremy Fields,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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All 48 national team coaches were involved in a workshop to detail the law changes — which for the World Cup also includes a three-minute cooling break 22 minutes into each half — and every player will receive the same explanations before the tournament starts on June 11.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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According to the American College of Cardiology, first-line strategies for managing high blood pressure include quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, and increasing physical activity.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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Livermore’s evolution into a happening place began more than 20 years ago, when city planners and the community began to focus on investing in downtown, supporting local businesses and trying some interesting urban-design strategies to improve the look and feel of the city.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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While the show's other actors don't know the truth, many of them have shared their interpretations since the finale aired.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The blueprints were drawn up by Uruguayan architect Álvaro Pérez Azar, who also sourced and restored local vintage pieces of furniture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Yet, the slender fangjaw proves that the creatures that look like monsters might actually hold the blueprints for our future.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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From room to room walls are covered in blue block prints or hot-pink illustrations of pear trees, while floors are scattered with artisanal rugs and a collection of curios—a rooster statue, a floral dress form—is hidden all over.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The thieves also took five illustrations by Brazilian modernist Cândido Portinari created for a special edition of José Lins do Rego’s novel Menino de Engenho.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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On homelessness, Porter wants more interim housing, emergency rental assistance and rapid rehousing programs.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As the race for innovation continues, the success of programs like God’s Eye may ultimately depend on whether manufacturers can prove that advanced driving technologies deliver measurable improvements in safety, reliability, and consumer trust.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Even those infrastructure projects depend on utilities having enough power available to distribute to customers.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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More than 50 mining projects are advancing on the federal permitting dashboard, with several deeply important mines now under construction.—
Rich Nolan,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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“Road maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20maps. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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