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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
That’s all thanks to Fever’s status as both a capsule of early aughts emo and a road map for the pop-leaning explosion that would go on to include artists like Gym Class Heroes and Cobra Starship.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The international climate goals, while non-binding, provide a road map for climate action between now and 2035 — a critical decade for the world to get global warming under control or risk escalating consequences.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The good news is there are plenty of viable solutions and a clear road map to get there.
—Yasser Salem, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Kosh shares that your card reading can serve as an intuitive road map for months to come and recommends checking in with the group (and the cards) at the December solstice to see how each person’s life story has moved forward since the equinox.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
The international climate goals, while non-binding, provide a road map for climate action between now and 2035 — a critical decade for the world to get global warming under control or risk escalating consequences.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The good news is there are plenty of viable solutions and a clear road map to get there.
—Yasser Salem, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Kosh shares that your card reading can serve as an intuitive road map for months to come and recommends checking in with the group (and the cards) at the December solstice to see how each person’s life story has moved forward since the equinox.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
Noun
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His plan is to pose as a Fish & Wildlife agent, there to question Catalina’s husband about poaching … and then what?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here's how Nike's quarterly performance fits into CEO Elliott Hill's broader turnaround plan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Abramov points out that this does not disprove the Mars life explanation, but rather just presents an alternative, albeit much more probable, explanation for the evidence.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Taliban has not yet given an explanation for its decision to implement the wider blackout this week.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its strategy was similar to the fight against Mexican cartels and Colombian narcoguerillas.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Modern interpretations of inns layer rustic charm with contemporary finishes.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more cross-waist jeans, black tank tops, and blazers inspired by Taylor Swift’s outfit blueprint below.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Names have been changed and illustrations are anonymous to ensure their safety.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The photograph—one of a series of some 52 large and 101 smaller stereo views Gardner made around the fort—appears as a seemingly self-explanatory illustration in books about the Indian Wars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The state restricted participation during the accounts program's first two years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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According to Senderhaufand, National Park Service law enforcement will continue to patrol the Park, but educational and informational programs hosted by National Park Service staff and volunteers will not take place during the federal shutdown.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Closure of the bike path to undertake this project has drawn opposition from cycling proponents and West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The buildout’s blockbuster numbers come from companies that can handle blockbuster capital projects without a problem.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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