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as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a road map for peace in the troubled region
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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
an article that is a good road map for any consumer attempting to negotiate his way through the maze of offerings in digital photography
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Recent Examples of road map
In 2021, Turkey unveiled a 10-year space road map that includes plans for missions to the moon, establishing a spaceport, and developing advanced satellite systems.
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Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
With that in mind, keep an eye out for more and more product road maps that lean heavily towards automation.
—Vikas Raj, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Once there is a rough road map, Lux said, companies can start to determine whether to build AI tools in-house or leverage external partners.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
If nothing else, a review of our top stories from the annual event feel like a road map for the cinematic year to come, a quick trip into the obsessions and interests that guided 11 days in snowy Park City, Utah and seem destined to carry over throughout the rest of 2025.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
With that in mind, keep an eye out for more and more product road maps that lean heavily towards automation.
—Vikas Raj, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Once there is a rough road map, Lux said, companies can start to determine whether to build AI tools in-house or leverage external partners.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
If nothing else, a review of our top stories from the annual event feel like a road map for the cinematic year to come, a quick trip into the obsessions and interests that guided 11 days in snowy Park City, Utah and seem destined to carry over throughout the rest of 2025.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
Noun
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The Sacramento County Recreation and Park Commission’s four members were tasked Thursday with reviewing the conceptual plan.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, the German plan went awry, per the memorial website.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Providing rational explanations when making proposals or setting boundaries.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, Pritzker and Illinois demanded an explanation for why state agencies, nonprofits, and businesses have not received funds.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Native Entrepreneurs Driving Change Native entrepreneurs are transforming their communities by combining cultural values with modern business strategies.—
Oweesta,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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European leaders, already recalibrating their defense strategies, will likely seek stronger partnerships outside of Washington's shifting stance.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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While these services are not the main event of the national park—that would be the nature itself—the reduction in ranger talks and other types of interpretation would detract from the park’s educational potential, and the reduction of conveniences could impact length of stay.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Winning Time is an artistic work of interpretation made by creators independent of the Lakers’ influence who wanted to explore ideas about the ’80s, professional sports, and race in America.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Keep reading to shop more of Courteney Cox’s blueprint pieces.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Passage of the budget blueprint is essential for Republicans to pass Trump's legislative agenda later without needing Democratic support in the Senate.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Blue Book will streamline the world of the books and real life, with scenes from Hilderbrand’s novels written in the 144-page guidebook alongside watercolor illustrations by artist Meredith Hanson, known for her paintings of Nantucket and local businesses on the island.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Watch the video below for an illustration of the changes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now reports indicate Trump will sign an executive order declaring English the official language of the U.S. and rescinding requirements that programs that receive federal funds provide language assistance for non-English speakers.—
Annie Abbott,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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As Tehran accelerates its nuclear program and Trump signals further sanctions—or potential military action—U.S.-Iran tensions appear set to escalate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Zodiac Killer Project Director: Charlie Shackleton United States, United Kingdom, 2025 When a passion project completely disintegrates, most filmmakers give up, move on and mourn their masterpiece that got away.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The setbacks reportedly forced Boeing to absorb more than $2.5 billion losses for a project with an initial price tag of $3.9 billion.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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