1
as in whipped
to defeat by a large margin
as expected, the professional team had no trouble routing the amateurs
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as in chased
to drive or force out
the nation's ground and air forces quickly routed the would-be invaders
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as in steered
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 routed
Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But in 2020 and again 2023, Azerbaijan routed Armenia in the territory contested between the two states, showing how little weight Russian promises carried.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
That change bumps total output to 701 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque, which is routed to all four wheels via an eight-speed PDK transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Operationally, returns can be routed more intelligently, ensuring that items go to the most cost-effective location, whether a warehouse, store or vendor partner.
—Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Roth threw for three touchdowns, including a 61-yarder to running back Coby Herman on the second play from scrimmage, and Maggiore scored three times as the Mavericks routed the Matadors 45-13.
—Bernie Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Everything is hosted in Europe and compliant with GDPR, so your data stays private and isn’t routed through US servers.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
All traffic leaving the event will be routed to I-471 or I-275.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
This time, there is more at stake and emotions will be running high as Orlando has routed Miami twice this regular season, 3-0 in Fort Lauderdale in mid-May and 4-1 a few weeks ago in Orlando.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
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And of course the Mets, mired forever in the Upside Down, would not only get routed in Jacob deGrom’s return to Citi Field but would surrender six runs and dip into the bullpen before deGrom — the poster boy for meager run support during his time in Queens — even threw his first pitch.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
But in 2020 and again 2023, Azerbaijan routed Armenia in the territory contested between the two states, showing how little weight Russian promises carried.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
That change bumps total output to 701 hp and 590 ft lbs of torque, which is routed to all four wheels via an eight-speed PDK transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Operationally, returns can be routed more intelligently, ensuring that items go to the most cost-effective location, whether a warehouse, store or vendor partner.
—Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Roth threw for three touchdowns, including a 61-yarder to running back Coby Herman on the second play from scrimmage, and Maggiore scored three times as the Mavericks routed the Matadors 45-13.
—Bernie Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Everything is hosted in Europe and compliant with GDPR, so your data stays private and isn’t routed through US servers.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
All traffic leaving the event will be routed to I-471 or I-275.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
This time, there is more at stake and emotions will be running high as Orlando has routed Miami twice this regular season, 3-0 in Fort Lauderdale in mid-May and 4-1 a few weeks ago in Orlando.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Routed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routed. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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