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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
During the talks in Tokyo, the two leaders agreed to work together to diversify energy resources and expand trade and investment to support energy supply chains, according to the road map released by the ministry.
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The New York Jets’ trade of edge rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat could provide a road map for the Giants with Kayvon Thibodeaux.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
When states invest the time and resources and have the determination to make this road map a reality, students win.
—Jeb Bush, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
They'll be supported with road map insight, access to technical resources, and OpenAI's product and research teams, OpenAI said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The New York Jets’ trade of edge rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for nose tackle T’Vondre Sweat could provide a road map for the Giants with Kayvon Thibodeaux.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
When states invest the time and resources and have the determination to make this road map a reality, students win.
—Jeb Bush, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
They'll be supported with road map insight, access to technical resources, and OpenAI's product and research teams, OpenAI said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
Noun
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By the second day, a cable from headquarters informed Chalker that the plan had changed.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Grant Willliams sat out the tail end of the Hornets’ back-to-back, which was the team’s third game in four nights, keeping in tune with the plan for him following his return from tears in his right ACL and meniscus.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Braves manager Walt Weiss came out of the home dugout for an explanation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A lot of the Mustangs’ strategy against the Wolverines was to get the ball out wide and then double that kid and just try to frustrate Wakeland which Grapevine did time and time again.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Leo, who studied canon law, has spent much of his first eleven months in office assessing the Vatican internally, like a new chief executive getting to know a firm’s culture before initiating strategies for optimal performance.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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These are like blueprints that show how a company's defenses are set up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Marc Spieler, Senior Managing Director of Energy at NVIDIA, emphasized that this collaboration serves as a blueprint for the future of infrastructure.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His 120 illustrations are colorful, sometimes combining nature photography with Walden’s original creations to form detailed settings.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Before the three scientists’ work, chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans were largely abstract animals to most people – zoo exhibits, textbook illustrations, evolutionary symbols.—
Mireya Mayor,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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This year, Six Senses debuted its inaugural Female Wellness program, focusing on perimenopause and menopause, in partnership with leading women’s health advocate Dr Mindy Pelz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last week, a bill that would have codifed Idaho’s existing program in statute and grant the Attorney General’s Office authority to investigate and prosecute providers for fraud failed to pass the Senate.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Additional nightly closures will occur near Appian Way, Carquinez Bridge, West MacArthur to I-80 and the interchange of I-980 and I-580 throughout the project.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the city would finish the project before 2030 while continuing to pay back the loan with money from residents’ water and sewer bills.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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