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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
His price tag will likely reflect those data points, offering the Vikings a different road map if Smith signs elsewhere.
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
December 31, 2024 Melody Lee has never been one to follow a traditional road map.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2024
For years, the animal rights group has been pushing public and private labs to adopt its Research Modernization Deal—a road map for phasing out animal studies.
—Bydavid Grimm, science.org, 10 Dec. 2024
The company has proven adept at making hardware and software optimized for AI, and its product road map has become an important signal of where the industry is expected to head next.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
December 31, 2024 Melody Lee has never been one to follow a traditional road map.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2024
For years, the animal rights group has been pushing public and private labs to adopt its Research Modernization Deal—a road map for phasing out animal studies.
—Bydavid Grimm, science.org, 10 Dec. 2024
The company has proven adept at making hardware and software optimized for AI, and its product road map has become an important signal of where the industry is expected to head next.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
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Red tape, budget shortfalls and government inaction repeatedly stymied plans for water system improvements — including some that specifically cited the need to boost firefighting capacity.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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De la Hogue Moran said going forward the plan is to launch a selection of pop-ups around the world, averaging two a year, with one implementation more art-centric via partnerships with galleries and artists and the other more product-oriented via tie-ups with retailers.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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There were no noted dissents, although Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch gave their own explanations for why the law should be upheld.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lynch leaves behind a body of work that defies explanation yet demands exploration, ensuring audiences will return to them again and again, captivated and confounded.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The new code of conduct, announced to stores Monday, is part of CEO Brian Niccol’s strategy to lure back customers, boost sagging sales and improve worker relations.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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Develop an ongoing strategy to gather data and observe what's happening in your environment.—
Debo Ray,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s executive order engages in his own constitutional interpretation that is arguably in conflict with the Court’s.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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Aamir’s sculptures fuse scientific reality with interpretations created by her imagination.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But even more important is that Unrivaled has provided a blueprint for leagues — from the WNBA to the world — on just how players should be treated.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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This approach was later scaled and digitized with computers in the corporate world and likely served as a blueprint for pioneers like Henry Ford and Richard and Maurice McDonald to shape their businesses with growth, scale and productivity at the center.—
Muqsit Ashraf,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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And that was really what started this concept of the illustrations, and the story happening in the book.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Photograph: Mother Jones illustration; Getty This story originally appeared on Mother Jones and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.—
Anna Merlan,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
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The softball program will mimic IMG football with a national team and a high school varsity team.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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Previously, the perk only applied to members of Starbucks’ loyalty program.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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For example, when introducing a new initiative, a leader might tell the story of how the company overcame previous hurdles to achieve a milestone, emphasizing how the current project builds on that progress.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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She was assigned to projects in Fells Point and Federal Hill and helped work on renovation projects in the Oliver and Broadway East neighborhoods.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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