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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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The first step is recognizing and naming the overthinking.
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Shannon Carpenter, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Drafting a backup point guard would give the team a clear road map for the future without asking a first-year player to take on that facilitating responsibility.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
However, as the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency seeks to make cuts and firings at agencies across the board, the document could provide a road map for forthcoming layoffs the agency will take on.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Develop clear career road maps with measurable milestones.
—Sreekanth Narayan, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Shannon Carpenter, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
Drafting a backup point guard would give the team a clear road map for the future without asking a first-year player to take on that facilitating responsibility.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
However, as the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency seeks to make cuts and firings at agencies across the board, the document could provide a road map for forthcoming layoffs the agency will take on.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Develop clear career road maps with measurable milestones.
—Sreekanth Narayan, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
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The routes connect smaller airports across the U.S. and are part of Breeze's rapid growth plan to meet travel demand.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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The industry also lobbied against similar Trump plans during his first term.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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In the absence of an official explanation, theories have filled the void in a case that has spurred true crime podcasts and plenty of speculation, including the suggestion Kohberger was trying to impress an old professor by getting away with murder.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Betty doesn’t volunteer an explanation and Laura doesn’t ask.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The bill is part of a broader Republican strategy to control federal deficits without touching defense spending or introducing tax reductions.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee responded to the GOP’s strategy by pointing to Trump.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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Yes, many families absolutely lean into the dress code of cowboy boots, lariats, cowboy hats and other committed interpretations of cowboy formal.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The blueprint emphasizes reforming U.S. international assistance programs, not cutting them.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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The genetic blueprints that provide insights into the essence of ourselves and our families deserve stronger legal solutions — ones that protect patients’ rights while considering ethical implications for family members.—
Lauren B. Solberg,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Quick Dry This multi-purpose hair cream speeds things up while also tackling frizziness and other common vexations By India Knight Photo illustration by Chop Choppish Shop Read On Bust a Move Sun’s Out, Buns Out ’Tis the season to show them off.—
Tuppence Middleton,
Air Mail,
8 May 2025
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Given the global report from the IMF, these individual country case studies are live illustrations of the challenge ahead globally.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Michigan Legacy Credit Union partnered with Wayne State University’s Institute of Gerontology three years ago to launch a program designed to prevent financial abuse.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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All options to rein in that waste and incentivize better state administration of the program are on the table.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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In a ceremony attended by families and loved ones of the deceased children and local government officials, Perry, one of the organizers of the memorial, was credited with her dedication to this project that began more than five years ago.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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Sony has renewed its remake options for both Germany and Turkey, where projects are actively in development.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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