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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
The result is a culinary road map of the United States.
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Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
One Texas city offers a road map out of this mess, said Shaina Mishkin in Barron’s.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
11 June 2026
Development sequence The road map for deployment consists of two primary hardware systems.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
My favorite was an old-timey road map hanging in a hallway on the lobby level.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
One Texas city offers a road map out of this mess, said Shaina Mishkin in Barron’s.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
11 June 2026
Development sequence The road map for deployment consists of two primary hardware systems.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
My favorite was an old-timey road map hanging in a hallway on the lobby level.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for road map
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
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Democrats say the Republican plan would hurt low- and middle-income Georgians, who would end up paying more in taxes.
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
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Espeland offers a technical explanation.
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Another expert — the state archaeologist — also will study the hole, likely this week, even as some remain skeptical of the sinkhole explanation.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
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Board member Mark Parker’s move to become executive chairman at Nike seemed to offer a blueprint.
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Unintentionally, many businesses make this blueprint easy to follow.
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The Yashica Boy version features the brand’s sailor mascot, inspired by classic Japanese illustration and seaside adventure.
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The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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Iran has said peace talks cannot advance to more substantive issues – such as its nuclear program – until the fighting in Lebanon is halted.
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Fourth & Central is intended to feel like a small, walkable community with new buildings that acknowledge the industrial history of the area , architect Alan Pullman said when the project was announced.
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In 2023, the latest data available, metro Atlanta’s new diagnosis rate was more than double the national average, according to the AIDSVu project from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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