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as in overcoming
to defeat by a large margin
as expected, the professional team had no trouble routing the amateurs
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as in ejecting
to drive or force out
the nation's ground and air forces quickly routed the would-be invaders
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as in steering
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 routing
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Historical classification files, supplier certifications, routing documentation, communications with logistics providers and internal compliance manuals and training records are among the assets Bini said companies should be compiling with a high level of diligence.
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Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
Water heaters are responsible for rapidly heating incoming cold water and routing the newly heated water to various faucets, showers, tubs, and water-using appliances throughout the home.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
The Red Raiders earned their bye after routing BYU 34-7 in the Big 12 championship.
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Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
When the San Diego Reader first reported on this funding triangle, a Nucor representative told the paper that routing the cash through UCAN had been Navarro’s idea.
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Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
The detour next year is expected to mirror the 2025 closure, routing cars to the East Parkcenter Boulevard bridge.
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Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Dec. 2025
According to the Financial Times, Chinese officials argued that the 1970s-era Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, today’s system for routing and delivering data, will not be able to support the demands of the future Internet—such as the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles.
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Elizabeth Economy,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
Data centers could do that by temporarily switching to backup power, or re-routing their data traffic to cooler parts of the country.
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Scott Horsley,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Celtics continued their climb up the Eastern Conference standings Monday night, routing the Chicago Bulls to claim sole possession of second place.
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Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Historical classification files, supplier certifications, routing documentation, communications with logistics providers and internal compliance manuals and training records are among the assets Bini said companies should be compiling with a high level of diligence.
—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
Water heaters are responsible for rapidly heating incoming cold water and routing the newly heated water to various faucets, showers, tubs, and water-using appliances throughout the home.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
The Red Raiders earned their bye after routing BYU 34-7 in the Big 12 championship.
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Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
When the San Diego Reader first reported on this funding triangle, a Nucor representative told the paper that routing the cash through UCAN had been Navarro’s idea.
—
Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
The detour next year is expected to mirror the 2025 closure, routing cars to the East Parkcenter Boulevard bridge.
—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Dec. 2025
According to the Financial Times, Chinese officials argued that the 1970s-era Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, today’s system for routing and delivering data, will not be able to support the demands of the future Internet—such as the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles.
—
Elizabeth Economy,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
Data centers could do that by temporarily switching to backup power, or re-routing their data traffic to cooler parts of the country.
—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for routing
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Biden, who has spoken at length about overcoming drug addiction, claims to be at least $15 million in debt.
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Many training programs for travel consultants (or really for anybody who works in sales) include tactics on overcoming objections.
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The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.
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And days earlier, three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, with all crew members ejecting safely.
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César Armas Morales A journalist and documentary director with more than two decades steering television projects, César Armas Morales has established himself as one of the Canary Islands’ most consistently broadcast non-fiction voices.
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Appiolaza’s exit comes amid a broader restructuring and follows the appointment of Riccardo Bagolin as general manager on June 3, who has been tasked with steering a turnaround for the Aeffe group alongside chief restructuring officer Stefano Falliti.
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It was used in bombing missions during the current conflict between the US and Iran.
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Cook, who is now retired and works in the private sector, became particularly incensed when the military began bombing boats in the Caribbean in September.
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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Strand explained that one of the show’s guiding narrative principles is prioritizing the perspective of its doctors over smaller characters on the show.
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The lesson stayed with Steve and became a guiding principle in his own approach to parenting.
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.
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Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.
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Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.
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Kerry Washington completely dismissing Seth Meyers’s home life absolutely slays.
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“Routing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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