1
as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take Route 190 for six miles, then get off
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2
as in path
an established course for traveling from one place to another
we're going to get stuck in traffic if we take the usual route
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as in to guide
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the guide routed us smoothly through the jungle
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Recent Examples of route
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Every receiver went over simple special teams coverages, ran uncontested routes and caught passes from Ethan Garber, the only QB the Panthers brought in for rookie minicamp.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Plus, financial information such as billing details, bank account numbers, routing numbers, payment card details and claim numbers may have been exposed.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Every receiver went over simple special teams coverages, ran uncontested routes and caught passes from Ethan Garber, the only QB the Panthers brought in for rookie minicamp.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
Verb
That means integrating remote monitoring tools with clinical workflows that trigger timely interventions: Think a heart failure alert from a connected scale that routes directly to a care team for same-day medication adjustment.
—Jeffrey Wessler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Plus, financial information such as billing details, bank account numbers, routing numbers, payment card details and claim numbers may have been exposed.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
Noun
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The match concluded a wild road trip that saw Sporting play three road matches in eight days.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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Clark helped the Fever snap a seven-year playoff drought as Indiana shattered league records for home attendance, road attendance and total attendance.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
Noun
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While embarking on mission to avenge Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), the duo cross paths with a dangerous militant faction known as the Washington Liberation Front (W.L.F.) led by Isaac (Jeffrey Wright).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Before the sun gets too powerful, go horseback riding at the Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area or tackle the 5.6-mile bike path and trail at West Feliciana Sports Park.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
Noun
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During these inspections, travelers may be questioned or their electronic devices looked through as a way to confirm their identity and reasons for being in the U.S.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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That should once again be a classic offensive showdown, a perfect way for NFL fans to wind down after eating lots of food.—
Seth Quinn,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Ross will mastermind the game, pairing up the couples and guiding them on paths to reconciliation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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The Coast Guard has been guiding the ship's crew on repairs and how to move it safely, while all commercial water traffic in the area is suspended.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Trains aren’t running, many planes are delayed or canceled and a stretch of highway is closed because of sinkholes that — who knows? — might lead to a better kind of hell.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Whether along highways or at the entrance of a theme park, lush greenery reinforces Florida’s reputation as a vacation destination.—
Tal Coley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Noun
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In the competitive world of alternative investments, SWI Group has distinguished itself through an approach that emphasizes local market knowledge as a key differentiator.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Pay attention to your fund’s approach toward shifting from stocks to bonds, Morris said.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Staying grounded in their business mission helps foster a sense of resiliency and will steer their business through uncertain times.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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At that point, the chief engineer had also woken up and went to the control room to try and maneuver the ship while the skipper attempted to steer from the fly bridge.—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The two facilities take up a city block along St. Charles Avenue, the thoroughfare famous for its streetcars, Mardi Gras parades and Queen Anne mansions.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
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Investigation continues The Jet Set is one of the country’s most high-profile venues, close to the busy El Malecón thoroughfare in the heart of Santo Domingo.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Route.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/route. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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