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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of milepost
First responders were sent to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 127 at milepost 8 around 5:50 a.m., according to a press release from the Butler County Sheriff's Office.
—
Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
The two-vehicle crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. on I-10's eastbound lanes at milepost 159 near Warner Road and left a passenger dead and both drivers injured, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024
Earlier this month, the National Park Service opened milepost 0 to milepost 198 on the Virginia side.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
The agency said traffic was backed up past Rye by about five miles near milepost 237.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for milepost 
Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
The two-vehicle crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. on I-10's eastbound lanes at milepost 159 near Warner Road and left a passenger dead and both drivers injured, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2024
Earlier this month, the National Park Service opened milepost 0 to milepost 198 on the Virginia side.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
The agency said traffic was backed up past Rye by about five miles near milepost 237.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 6 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for milepost
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
Noun
-
Celebrate milestones and achievements, showing the tangible impact of employees’ efforts.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
-
This week may bring a milestone event or situation in regard to a community for you, such as a festive party, award show or networking mixer.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Following the film’s exhilaratingly unexpected climax, Lucy and Dylan’s eventual reunion turns it into a staider, talkier affair.Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
-
The 1922 version's climax is more focused on Knock escaping and being hunted by the townsfolk because he's scapegoated for the plague.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Miller stated Brown, who is married with four children, has shared her vision about improving the county's watershed and the water quality of the lake.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
-
When a watershed is laced with mercury, individual fish are not cured.Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
In July, the high court issued a landmark ruling finding that former presidents cannot face charges for official acts, but were not immune from prosecution for unofficial actions.Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
-
Women's Health Sector Is Primed For Growth The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 was a landmark achievement in closing the gender gap in medical research.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near milepost
Cite this Entry
“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share