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 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

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Noun

But plans can change, as Walter’s Formula One team just learned.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Researchers have completed laboratory-scale testing of the recovery approaches, while plans for a pilot plant are underway.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of plans

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Strategies become filled with acronyms, presentations become overloaded with detail, explanations assume knowledge that many people simply do not have.

— Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
To grant another person his full humanity is therefore not merely to defend his rights or understand the forces acting upon him, but to accept that there will always be something about him that exceeds our explanations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of explanations

Noun

Their interpretations have varied over time, of course, but their official rulings have sustained, altered, or eliminated important federal or state laws and accordingly changed life in America.

— Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026
Rose and jasmine have long been staples of traditional perfumery, but Chanel’s interpretations demonstrate just how versatile these familiar notes can be.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of interpretations

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For the board, the primary task is proving that corporate networks, hardware blueprints, and sensitive partner discussions remained secure.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda provided blueprints for the ICC.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of blueprints

Noun

The two illustrations, featured on the upcoming book's endpapers, offer a glimpse into Shane and Ilya's lives together, depicting their relationship at home and their professional lives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
The film debuted Wednesday and almost immediately attracted scrutiny from viewers who questioned whether generative AI had been used to animate Chomet’s illustrations.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of illustrations

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Its proposal to end the crisis includes the closure of Dewey and Lincolnwood Elementary and the termination of more than 200 staff jobs, along with non-mandated programs.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
But given the university’s unique basketball brand, with 12 national championships for the women and six for the men, there could be more benefits in synergy between the programs, especially in creating buzz and business for downtown Hartford.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of programs

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Those projects could soon face intense scrutiny after Democrats gained control of Congress in the midterm elections.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
The dashboard lists how much the projects cost, start dates, expected completion dates.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

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