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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Foreign investors still have to navigate a system under extensive regulatory oversight and state involvement, with unclear rules on market access of certain critical sectors and exit routes.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The web page now routes users to the university’s Center for Connection Culture.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The project aims to double road capacity across the Thames, ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing, and provide a direct freight route linking the South East ports, the Midlands, and the North.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Foreign investors still have to navigate a system under extensive regulatory oversight and state involvement, with unclear rules on market access of certain critical sectors and exit routes.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Within seconds, according to public records obtained by Sportico, David routed the query to Daniel Cruz, UCLA’s deputy AD and chief revenue officer.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The web page now routes users to the university’s Center for Connection Culture.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
Noun
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Nearby roads and highways were closed to allow fire crews access to the area.—
Charles Ventura,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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There is a road closure on US-69 between NW Platte Road and MO-9.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chasing the dream — and the visa The H-1B visa fundamentally shaped her career path, Qian said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Federal agencies are now kickstarting their shutdown contingency plans, including the scaling back of services and the furloughing of thousands of staff until Democrats and Republicans find a path forward.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And Maeve goes through a lot during the season and a lot of the scenes are challenging, but in the best way.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Are the bees, in fact, pantomiming the way itself?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An army of around 200 volunteers from the church and several charities were making food, picking up trash, guiding guests and MC'ing dance showcases, said Mary Cantrell, who has been a key organizer since 1993.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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So long as Gabriel can avoid critical mistakes and turnovers that marred Joe Flacco's four-game stint as Cleveland's starter, the rookie should have a chance to keep the Browns in this contest and guide them to a second win over NFC North competition.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Oct. 2025
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Nearby roads and highways were closed to allow fire crews access to the area.—
Charles Ventura,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Republicans, aware of that history, are trying to steer the conversation in a different direction, leaving the door open to discuss the health care issue with Democrats later — once the government has reopened.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Hers is a banger about fractured trust and power struggles with a man who once steered her career.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How to Get There Visitors arriving by car will find the village conveniently located near major thoroughfares such as I-287 and the Saw Mill River Parkway.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Swift recounts driving on Nashville thoroughfares during her high school days with a good friend.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Route.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/route. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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