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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take Route 190 for six miles, then get off
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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
Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Julie Tsirkin, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Based on the safety score, the system either routes the input to the primary chatbot or delivers the guardrail’s alternative response.
—Time Staff, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
During Hurricanes Debby and Helene immigration enforcement activities were temporarily halted along evacuation routes, shelters and distribution sites for emergency supplies.
—Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The items then get routed through Hong Kong or other countries before arriving in Russia.
—Julie Tsirkin, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Based on the safety score, the system either routes the input to the primary chatbot or delivers the guardrail’s alternative response.
—Time Staff, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
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Every heat pump installed has the equivalent climate impact of taking two gas vehicles off the road.Susan Miller, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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After the loss, the Broncos turned around for a road Thursday night game, mastering the difficult condensed week to defeat the Saints in New Orleans on Oct. 17.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Shamet re-signed with the Knicks on a one-year deal Sunday, clearing the path for his return in Monday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Maybe there’s no path forward for either of them without each other.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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There are also ways to suss out a belt’s worthiness from afar.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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What better way to (cough-cough) cap off his recovery!Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Turning Seasonality Into An Asset When harnessed effectively, EdTech's cyclical nature can guide your organization's growth strategy.Achraf Golli, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Read our Best Computer Speakers guide for other options.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Winter storm freezes upper Midwest A fast-moving winter storm brought snow, ice, strong winds and bitter cold to much of the upper Midwest, snarling traffic in the Twin Cities and forcing North Dakota officials to shut down an interstate highway.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Transportation-data firm INRIX says travel times on the nation's highways could be up to 30% longer than normal over the holidays, with Sunday expected to see the heaviest traffic.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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His approach to fashion has been a total breathe of fresh air.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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Fans in the music press had likened him to the legendary John Fahey, known as one of America’s great guitarists for his avant-garde approach to traditional music.Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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But one of the pivotal accomplishments this year for SpaceX came Oct. 13 when the rocket booster was able to steer autonomously back to the landing pad, where it was caught with two giant mechanical arms.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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But, critically, Ferguson seems likely to steer clear of the types of sweeping rulemakingthat Khan had championed.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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The iconic, story-high Julius fountain in the main thoroughfare is drained, with no sign of construction.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The hotel is a few short, walkable blocks from Avenida Paulista, one of the city’s main thoroughfares, bustling with pedestrians, a botanical garden, and many shops and restaurants.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Route.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/route. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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