as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
a milepost in the development of a global economy
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Recent Examples of milepost
Authorities said the search took a grim turn on March 12, when deputies conducting a boat search of the Skagit River located human remains near milepost 90, just east of Concrete.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The agency said in a news release Tuesday that the state highway would reopen between Grandjean and Banner Summit, or mileposts 93 and 106.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The agency said in a news release Tuesday that the state highway would reopen between Grandjean and Banner Summit, or mileposts 93 and 106.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
Noun
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Furthermore, the Chinese company behind the system has already begun moving toward commercialization, with its earlier Hanyuan-1 model reaching an important milestone in November last year after winning its first contracts from customers in both China and overseas markets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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For him, Gleevec's 25th anniversary is a milestone.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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At the climax of the episode, two kingfishers sported over a stream, a dazzling dogfight of orange and blue.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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At the climax, the music, seemingly stuck in a digital rut, comes to a halt as a static image of Charli is busted through by a bunch of young men seemingly bringing a mosh pit out into the open.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Their goal is to protect, restore, and enhance the three-mile waterway, as well as raise awareness of the historic watershed.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The Upper Mokelumne watershed plays a major role in storing and filtering water for Northern California communities.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The agreement, signed by all parties to the landmark case that is now in its sixth year, drops a requirement that the city remove 9,800 homeless encampments by next June.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The neighborhood The Çırağan has always relied heavily on its almost unparalleled waterfront location, as well as proximity to landmarks like the Dolmabahçe Palace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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