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
Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
When free of ice, the fabled Northwest Passage connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific via the Bering Sea ‒ a 40% shorter route for ships to travel from Asia to Europe compared to using the Panama or Suez canals.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
There are a number of dedicated funds that the secretary of state's office administers ― pots of money that come from fines and fees ― that will now route through the General Assembly to decide how that money gets spent.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Other routes that may be affected by festivities include Route 14, Route 19, Route 80, Route 81 and the Greenline.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
When free of ice, the fabled Northwest Passage connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific via the Bering Sea ‒ a 40% shorter route for ships to travel from Asia to Europe compared to using the Panama or Suez canals.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Verb
The deal announced this week with Vietnam looks like a clearer win for Trump, imposing 20% across-the-board tariffs and 40% on goods routed through Vietnam from China, but details are sparse.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
There are a number of dedicated funds that the secretary of state's office administers ― pots of money that come from fines and fees ― that will now route through the General Assembly to decide how that money gets spent.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
Noun
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Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said most remaining rescues are being attempted at camp sites, but they are isolated because of road damage.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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According to the stewards, Bearman slowed down before accelerating into the pit entry road at 260 kmph.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Noun
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This week’s visit to South Carolina proves that he’s headed down that path.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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The best way to attract talent is by positioning customer service as a high-visibility path to marketing, product or sales.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The weather is perfect nearly year-round, with a rainy summer season that breaks way to a downright mesmerizing winter marked by sunny days and cool nights.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
Verb
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His legacy was the tradition of limited government and individual responsibility that guides us back to our true north when America gets off track.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Leah Williamson, who led England to Euro 2022 glory and helped guide Arsenal to Champions League success as vice-captain, has been a natural leader.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The project aims to open the new highway crossing by 2032.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The highway in the area has been washed away, the outlet also reported.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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His approach to the book project was to marry the factual fidelity required of an official battalion history with a novelistic evocation of life on the front.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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There are many different types of crabgrass (Digitaria spp), but getting rid of them requires the same approach, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Verb
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This level of confidence from Oakley is helping steer their vision of the future with the help of innovators like Meta AI, Axiom Space, and Travis Scott.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The more plausible option is development on the Gulf side, which could be steered westward along the northern Gulf Coast, the weather forecast company stated.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Routinely vacuuming and doing quick sweeps with your wet mop can help tide you over until the kids are back in school or your house becomes a little less of a thoroughfare.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Muddy Waters mural Stroll down the prominent downtown shopping thoroughfare of State Street near West Calhoun Place and glance up to see the godfather of Chicago blues, Muddy Waters, looking at the city.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
10 July 2025
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“Route.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/route. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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