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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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as in explanations
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
The Santa Marta conference aims to discuss how national and international road maps can be developed.
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Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Researchers across academia, industry and government agencies are developing road maps to scaling these new pathways for energy-efficient computing and are planning for a future where new materials with fundamentally different properties improve efficiency even more.
—Gregor Henze, The Conversation, 21 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
Use sales road maps that break down the daily, weekly and monthly activities needed to reach key milestones over a 90-day ramp.
—Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Researchers across academia, industry and government agencies are developing road maps to scaling these new pathways for energy-efficient computing and are planning for a future where new materials with fundamentally different properties improve efficiency even more.
—Gregor Henze, The Conversation, 21 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
Use sales road maps that break down the daily, weekly and monthly activities needed to reach key milestones over a 90-day ramp.
—Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road maps
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Shopify has begun allowing merchants to accept USDC payments, and Western Union just announced plans to offer a stablecoin on the Solana blockchain.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The attorney said Bjornstad had once hoped to pilot the app with Oregon State, but the ongoing situation has complicated those plans.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But those are the kind of explanations that every losing team can claim.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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McCarty offered one of the clearest explanations of the challenge.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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The guide also offered practical advice in the form of meal and snack strategies, as well as menus and recipes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Weight-loss strategies can include increasing exercise and improving your diet.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both are deliberately broad — an open invitation for serious fashion swings rather than literal interpretations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, news aggregators, such as Google News, present users with lists of news stories generated by algorithms’ interpretations of other users’ behavior.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The original 1928 blueprints are available.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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The Americans exported violence in the form of counterterrorism and police trainings to as many as eighty-five countries, from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia to Niger to the Philippines, as well as blueprints for dubious legal frameworks to justify their actions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Winslow Homer, a decade younger than Church, started his career by making illustrations for Harper’s Weekly during the Civil War.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The president has taken to frequently posting fake illustrations of himself, including one of him being embraced by Jesus.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The event raises money to fund the free bike education programs offered by Bike New York.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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While global challenges continue to rise, foreign assistance programs are needed more than ever from both a humanitarian and strategic standpoint.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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But tribal opponents disagree that those requirements were met and said drilling projects are often a first step leading to future mines.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Prioritizing projects near jobs and transit also lowers risk, making financing more efficient and accelerating production.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Road maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20maps. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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