1
as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take Route 190 for six miles, then get off
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2
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
Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The real route to freeing Palestinians, both in Gaza and the West Bank, must begin with the elimination of Hamas as a military force, something that, for now, only Israel has the power and the will to accomplish.
—Bret Stephens, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Sacramento State, Elk Grove Unified School District and Los Rios Community College District signed a data sharing agreement Thursday that educators say will help route students toward success in college and career programs.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The distance is about 40% less than routes using the Panama Canal or the Suez Canal.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The real route to freeing Palestinians, both in Gaza and the West Bank, must begin with the elimination of Hamas as a military force, something that, for now, only Israel has the power and the will to accomplish.
—Bret Stephens, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Juve was routed 4-0 on home turf against Atalanta and thrashed 3-0 at Fiorentina.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Sacramento State, Elk Grove Unified School District and Los Rios Community College District signed a data sharing agreement Thursday that educators say will help route students toward success in college and career programs.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
Noun
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The back-bone contusion that prematurely ended his 2024-25 campaign after 30 games stemmed from a fall during a Mar. 19 road win vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Several local roads, including Silver Canyon Road, Jean Blanc Road, and Laws Poleta Road, are also closed, according to authorities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Severe thunderstorms and relentless rain are triggering catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US this weekend, as areas already hit hard by a recent string of storms and tornadoes remain in the path of this current system.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Considering their remaining schedules, there’s a practical path to the Warriors moving into the third or fourth spot.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The best way to prevent type 2 diabetes is to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Artists need to be prioritized, supported and guided.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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According to a college admissions consultant who spoke to The Post, 10 college seniors whom the consultant guided through the process and who were accepted to Columbia have all decided to enroll elsewhere.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fires by San Diego highways show there’s a long way to go.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Here’s what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney’s offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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This approach allows the system to generate new frames on demand rather than following traditional rendering rules.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In 1942, current Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) grandfather, William Newsom, steered Pat Brown’s campaign for district attorney.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The relocation will steer the festival toward a new era.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cars are not allowed to stop on the side of the super-speedy thoroughfare for avoidable reasons, such as an empty tank.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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There’s reliable bus and taxi service to nearby towns, including Chapala and Ajijic and a miles-long paved path along the main thoroughfare for walkers, bikers and joggers.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Route.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/route. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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