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verb

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
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 See All Example Sentences for route
Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
Noun
  • Nearby roads and highways were closed to allow fire crews access to the area.
    Charles Ventura, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Chasing the dream — and the visa The H-1B visa fundamentally shaped her career path, Qian said.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Are the bees, in fact, pantomiming the way itself?
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Nearby roads and highways were closed to allow fire crews access to the area.
    Charles Ventura, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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