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
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Recent Examples of milepost
The other crash, involving 30 vehicles, was reported in the westbound lanes near milepost 119, just east of Glenwood Springs, around 11:45 a.m.
Colorado State Patrol said no one was injured in either crash.
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Austen Erblat, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
For fall hikes, the NPS suggests the trail section from the Old Town Overlook Trailhead (milepost 263.9) or the Beech Springs Trailhead (milepost 266.0).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The driver of the car lost control of the vehicle while driving on Interstate 94 westbound at milepost 254.2, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 May 2025
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Austen Erblat, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
For fall hikes, the NPS suggests the trail section from the Old Town Overlook Trailhead (milepost 263.9) or the Beech Springs Trailhead (milepost 266.0).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The driver of the car lost control of the vehicle while driving on Interstate 94 westbound at milepost 254.2, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
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The memorandum of understanding was signed at the Changi Aviation Summit, held on the eve of the Singapore Airshow, marking a significant milestone for global engine development efforts and for the city-state’s aviation ambitions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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In scenes leading up to the baby's arrival, the parents-to-be, family and friends were shown at what appears to be a baby shower and at milestones along the way such as the 15-week ultrasound.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Initially, neither party trusts the other, and the surprising but emotionally logical betrayal that prompts the film’s high-stakes climax carries a lovingly sincere intention.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nominally in the spirit of ’90s from-hell thrillers, The Patient is a riveting character drama that offers some queasy white-knuckle suspense on the way to a thrilling climax.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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River rafting and tubing can be more adventurous with fuller watersheds during these months, but the scenery blooms bright green and is more stunning than ever.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The problem is that gauges are unevenly distributed across the planet, and some of the places where better monitoring matters most — remote regions, fast-changing watersheds, politically complex borders — are often the hardest to measure consistently.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some food-safety inspections were temporarily suspended, trash piled up in national parks, federal landmarks and museums closed, and some airports shuttered checkpoints due to fewer Transportation Security Administration officers to screen passengers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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Michigan has a long tradition of riverboats serving as both community attractions and cultural landmarks.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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