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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
In recent years, the success sequence has enjoyed a wave of interest thanks to model legislation from the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind the Republican policy road map Project 2025.
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 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
Russia’s actions in Ukraine would offer Trump a road map for securing control of that territory should Trump ultimately decide to resort to force.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi’s office has published a road map for a transitional government that sharply contrasts with his public claims of not seeking to monopolize power.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 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
Russia’s actions in Ukraine would offer Trump a road map for securing control of that territory should Trump ultimately decide to resort to force.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi’s office has published a road map for a transitional government that sharply contrasts with his public claims of not seeking to monopolize power.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
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Manuelito is worried that Chee will flip out if Leaphorn doesn't soon tell him his plans to exit the Navajo Tribal Police and put her in charge.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The initial plan called for DHS personnel assigned to these programs to be redirected to assist the broader traveling public, as travelers braced for longer lines to clear security.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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With a new album on the way and international tour dates lined up, Grohl’s comments offer the clearest explanation yet of the band’s decision to make another lineup change.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
22 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the shoes were quietly removed from many retailers and Nike’s Snkrs app without explanation.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the strategy reflects a broader push to diversify beyond conventional lithium-ion platforms while improving safety, cost structure, and supply chain resilience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Crucially, community-building was never conceived as a strategy.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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My protagonist, Dunya Dawood, is learning to separate the essence of Islam from the patriarchal interpretations that tend to cloud it.—
Hafsa Lodi,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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In every sense, Fennel's interpretation is more about realizing the fantasies women project onto the gothic romance than staying faithful to the original novel.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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From this perspective, simply following the same blueprint that has worked during the stock’s comeback over the last few years could yield a similar result.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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One blueprint for aura farming comes courtesy of a viral video of a boy dancing nonchalantly on a race boat.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the kitchen, the murals shift to local wildlife, with illustrations of a beaver and an eagle the couple has named.—
Sean Santiago,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pull out this pack during board game night, and your friends will obsess over the illustrations of Dunkin’ skiers on the backs of every card.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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As such, a cybersecurity failure in the F-35 program would be a serious breach that could jeopardize the integrity of planned and upcoming missions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Coach Mark Byington, who is 41-17 in his second season at Vanderbilt, has led the program to consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time since 2011-12 under Kevin Stallings.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Poland is already working with Ukraine on drone technology in joint military training programs and manufacturing projects.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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This is one of Europe’s largest and most impressive building projects of the 21st century, and every visitor to Hamburg should at the very least swing by—particularly classical music-lovers and architecture buffs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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