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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
Noun
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That was an initial fear among some when the plan was first mooted, as a good run in Europe — and especially reaching the group stages — can be worth millions.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
12 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
Noun
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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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Indeed, research shows that rubbing your fingers together while washing your hands is an effective strategy for reducing the number of norovirus particles lingering there.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Their interpretation of the espresso martini looks to Mexico.—
Christina Liao,
Travel + Leisure,
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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And that means penalties in Medicaid and other programs kick in.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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Consult with your healthcare provider to develop the best weight loss management or program that fits your needs.—
Carisa Brewster,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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Single-letter mutations were most common, says McConnell, who co-led the project.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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The team hopes to break ground on the project this year and open in 2028.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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