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
Best Hotels & Lodges Peaks of Otter Lodge Surrounded by nature and located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 86, Peaks of Otter Lodge is ideal for hikers and anyone craving a peaceful mountain escape.
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
The rupture occurred at milepost 171, near Fort Ransom, South Bow said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
The collapse was located at milepost 146.5 in Stevens along the Weiser River, about 27 miles southwest of McCall.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Here are 10 standout mileposts in Preakness Day history.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
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Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
The rupture occurred at milepost 171, near Fort Ransom, South Bow said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
The collapse was located at milepost 146.5 in Stevens along the Weiser River, about 27 miles southwest of McCall.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Here are 10 standout mileposts in Preakness Day history.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
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The milestone also brought to mind a funny moment William shared years ago about George’s birthday.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Leading critics of the projects hailed Tuesday’s vote as a milestone in the fight to rein in San Diego’s unusually aggressive incentive for backyard apartments, which are formally called accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The climax of the match arrived in the 88th minute when Jennifer Echegini rose above the defenders to head home the winning goal, completing a remarkable comeback.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Toward the film's climax, Clover confronts the wendigo version of her sister one last time.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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For millennia, these fish darted in droves through the delta’s murky water and effectively supported the watershed’s entire food web.—
Moira Donovan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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Today, there are eight points at which water flows into the lake, including from the 150-acre Roberts Brook watershed that extends beyond the UConn campus.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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Paddle down the Cumberland River and enjoy sights like Riverfront Park and other Nashville landmarks.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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What beloved Valley landmarks used to look like Metro Phoenix has always been in a constant state of change.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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