Thesaurus results for MILEPOST

milepost

noun

ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst

Definition of milepost

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 For anyone with travel plans that include Waterrock Knob, Fork Ridge Overlook or other stops between mileposts 443 and 455, the road was closed, as of April 20, with no further plans announced. — Ryan Brennan april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 No injuries or structure damage has been reported and the fire continues to burn east of Colorado 115, which is closed in both directions from Rock Creek Park to milepost 21, 6 miles north of Penrose. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026 The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said. — Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for milepost

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Developers say the bridge's removal marks a major milestone for the Portsmouth Square Improvement Project, adding 20,000 square feet of usable park space.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Butterfly Bash was introduced as the signature celebration of the milestone year.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of milestone

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Moving the climax from the open waters of the Cape Fear River to the family's backyard pool marks a decisive break from previous film adaptations.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
Perversely for a film with a two-hour-and-25-minute running time, the climax still feels rushed.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of climax

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In 2010, a resolution by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board set maximum bacteria levels allowed in the watershed.

— Mack Baysinger Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Examples include the restoration of johads (traditional water-harvesting structures) in Rajasthan, watershed-management projects in Hiware Bazar village in Maharashtra, and conservation activities in the Chilika Lake ecosystem of Odisha.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of watershed

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July brought a wave of restaurant news to the Fort Worth area, from the reopening of a beloved 80-year-old Denton County landmark to the closure of eight local eateries.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Ten years on, the Philippines' landmark victory against China in the South China Sea Arbitration remains a critical international legal precedent.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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