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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take Route 190 for six miles, then get off
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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
Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
The central Mediterranean route between Tunisia, Libya, Italy and Malta is one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world, with over 24,300 deaths or disappearances since 2014, the organization’s website says.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Velocity Micro showcases its impeccable cable management behind this panel, with everything precisely routed and tied off.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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But Audley’s experience will bring travelers through the route’s Fjordland, a portion of the hike not normally available to hikers.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024
The central Mediterranean route between Tunisia, Libya, Italy and Malta is one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world, with over 24,300 deaths or disappearances since 2014, the organization’s website says.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
The rebel forces who routed Assad’s forces—with the swift capture of the major Syrian cities of Aleppo, Hamas, and Homs—jolted both Putin and Iran.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Velocity Micro showcases its impeccable cable management behind this panel, with everything precisely routed and tied off.
—PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
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This weekend, the Festival of the Arts returns to downtown Tempe and the APS Electric Light Parade returns to Phoenix, bringing with them road closures.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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And just as was the case during Phelan's path to House leadership over the past two sessions, Burrows' road will travel through the heart of Democratic territory.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
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And the path is clear for Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, to take over the position, perhaps even later this season.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Millions of temporary work permits for students and temporary laborers are set to expire in the coming years, and paths to permanent residency have suddenly narrowed.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As the realization sank in that his Christmas wish had come true in the most unexpected way, Kellan's face lit up with pure joy and amazement.Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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With that announcement, my memory raced back unhappily to the bad old days of J. Edgar Hoover — except in dramatic ways, Patel looks worse.Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Court ruled that a man born in San Francisco to Chinese parents was entitled to citizenship, establishing a precedent that has guided immigration law ever since.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Jalali was seen on video being guided by opposition fighters to negotiate the transfer of power.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Six people, including two children, are dead after a person driving a pickup truck the wrong way on a Mississippi highway collided with a car.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The highway administration approves the plans; state and local jurisdictions oversee construction.Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
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This proactive approach provides a culture in which ethical AI use becomes standard and supports both compliance and integrity.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trump has tried to soften his image on immigration restriction, if not his hard-nosed approach to policy.Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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But, critically, Ferguson seems likely to steer clear of the types of sweeping rulemakingthat Khan had championed.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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But one of the pivotal accomplishments this year for SpaceX came Oct. 13 when the rocket booster was able to steer autonomously back to the landing pad, where it was caught with two giant mechanical arms.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Protesters again gathered outside the parliament building on the main Rustaveli Avenue thoroughfare, launching fireworks at the building and at police lines.David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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There’s a restaurant for every craving and any budget along Bay View’s main thoroughfare.Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Route.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/route. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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