road maps

noun

plural of road map
1
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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2
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 Today's commerce technology road maps ask whether an AI can complete a purchase. — Michael Quoc, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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
  1. plans
  2. explanations
  3. strategies
  4. interpretations
  5. blueprints
  6. illustrations
  7. programs
  8. projects
Noun
  • Glover has taken a leadership job at his alma mater, California Polytechnic State University, while Wiseman's future plans weren't disclosed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The friends left for Bali in late August, with plans to sightsee and hike in Ubud, known for its deep cultural roots and lush landscapes.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • Researchers say there are several possible explanations for why greener surroundings may benefit health, including providing opportunities for physical activity and social interaction.
    — Ava Tsapatsaris, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The documents provide explanations of the company’s advertising and privacy practices, as well as members’ rights and controls.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of explanations
Noun
  • Xiaomi, Li Auto and Geely are also among EV makers making moves into the robotics sector, although their strategies differ.
    — Jenny Lee,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers plan to develop better in-vitro culture strategies to extend muscle life, as well as neuron-like flexible thin-film electrodes that can distribute electrical stimulation more uniformly across the tissue.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • This partly came down to lawmakers’ interpretations of religious principles.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Many nurses and union officials said strengthening the law is essential and that the law’s language is unclear, leaving it open to different interpretations.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • For more than a century, college football has inspired the building of vast concrete-and-steel on-campus cathedrals — only for the names on the blueprints to become historical footnotes.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The genes serve as blueprints for making proteins that drive brain development, but researchers lacked visibility into how those proteins do the work.
    — Pien Huang, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of blueprints
Noun
  • The campaign brings together a cast of artists and friends including Drake Carr, who created the art and illustrations; Marcs Bird, who did the set design, and Dara Allen, who handled the styling.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The 300,000-square-foot Lucas Museum of Narrative Art contains 100,000 square feet of gallery space with 35 galleries organized according to theme, including adventure, motherhood, community, children’s illustrations, manga and comics.
    — Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • As some colleges cut Black studies, academics say those programs are vital.
    — Synai Ferrell, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The 27th Annual Woodstock Film Festival will celebrate Blaustein’s legacy while continuing its tradition of showcasing independent films, conversations with filmmakers, educational programs, and special events.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of programs
Noun
  • The new banner will develop and produce projects across film, TV, audio and live experiences for exploitation at home and abroad by optioning popular literary works and original concepts.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Multibillion-dollar projects used to be rare in Georgia before the data center boom.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of projects

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“Road maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20maps. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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