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as in plan
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 explanation
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 map
Further, last year, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators rolled out a road map for artificial intelligence policy, seeking a $32 billion annual investment in AI research and development by 2026.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 June 2025
It will be housed in a new quantum data center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and will lay the foundations for the final system on IBM’s current road map, a 2,000 logical qubit machine codenamed Blue Jay.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 June 2025
One benefit of following the game’s road map, though, is there are distinct breaks in the overall story to build seasons around.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Critics have argued that the exam creates high-stakes data points that do not adequately measure student performance; proponents say the exam is critical in holding schools and districts accountable while providing them with a road map on where academic improvements need to be made.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 13 June 2025
It will be housed in a new quantum data center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and will lay the foundations for the final system on IBM’s current road map, a 2,000 logical qubit machine codenamed Blue Jay.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 June 2025
One benefit of following the game’s road map, though, is there are distinct breaks in the overall story to build seasons around.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Critics have argued that the exam creates high-stakes data points that do not adequately measure student performance; proponents say the exam is critical in holding schools and districts accountable while providing them with a road map on where academic improvements need to be made.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
Noun
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The Justice Department budget summary also revealed plans to shutter the agency's Community Relations Service and eliminate all 56 of the office's positions.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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Blue-state Republicans negotiated a plan to lift the cap to $40,000 for married couples with incomes up to $500,000.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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However, without explanation, the company withdrew the bid protest four days later on July 1.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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But Jones was informed after arriving at the clinic that her appointment had been canceled without explanation.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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Has Netflix been willing to change its own strategy with the times?—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Thomas' interpretation and feelings toward the 150-year-old law have been conveyed numerous times in past Court decisions.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Analyzing the president’s motivations became the continent’s favorite parlor game, because the appropriate response to him would depend on which interpretation one favored.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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Rihanna’s business empire follows the same blueprint Baker pioneered, using stardom to control an entire industry.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But even with Durant’s resurgence as a blueprint, the expectation is caution.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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An illustrator and illustrations teacher at the time, Jacobsen learned of Machine Head, a metal fabrication shop in the Crossroads, through Arts Upload, a PBS show featuring local art.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Featuring illustrations by Nenka Myers, the book will arrive in spring 2026.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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The Hawks flag football program captured their sixth state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Then, there's more cool stuff on the books, like orbital refueling and missions to the Moon in partnership with NASA's Artemis program.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2025
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Throughout the day, visitors checked out the exhibit, participated in their own art projects and enjoyed entertainment.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Under state law, the county can issue the debt over five years and complete its projects in another five.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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