Thesaurus results for ROAD MAPS

road maps

noun

plural of road map

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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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 To get a handle on complexity, organizations must build road maps of their data pipelines—something akin to digital twins. — Ram Chakravarti, Forbes.com, 8 July 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

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Noun

In a report, the agency's staff recommends that the commission approve the preliminary site and building plans for the arch.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Other investors are assessing Big Tech’s plans for spending on AI infrastructure and how that could impact chipmakers’ revenues.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of plans

Noun

What happened, Wells' parents say, is a mystery riddled with conflicting stories, implausible explanations and missing details.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Based on that information, the AI builds a draft portfolio that users can review, adjust and approve, while providing explanations behind its recommendations.

— Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of explanations

Noun

For both endometriosis and uterine fibroids, initial management may include hormonal therapies, pain management strategies and lifestyle adjustments.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026
The organization views this year’s Senate races in Michigan and Maine as key tests of whether progressives’ message and organizing strategies could prove effective in competitive races.

— Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of strategies

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The money would go toward blueprints and early planning for an off-campus security process for those entering the court.

— Elise Spenner, ABC News, 14 July 2026
But the blueprints being drawn up in Austin, Munich, London and Washington right now will decide whether robots become colleagues or competitors.

— Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of blueprints

Noun

Rather than simply printing Wong’s illustrations onto fabric, the studio opted to preserve the artwork’s integrity by visibly sewing the cut-outs onto the fabric itself.

— Roddy Clarke, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Recent exhibits include illustrations from designer Bob Mackie and photographs by former Mudd Club bouncer Richard Boch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of illustrations

Noun

Lainez said the city would have had to make cuts to senior programs, public safety services and capital improvement projects.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Some child daycare programs can be exempt from licensing if parents and guardians are on the same premises and if they are not operated on certain sites, including malls or ski facilities.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of programs

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Diode’s website does not list the Henderson County data center under the company’s current projects.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Iwerks spent over six deacdes on projects for The Walt Disney Company, along with his own studio, Iwerks Entertainment.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026

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