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as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a road map for peace in the troubled region
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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
an article that is a good road map for any consumer attempting to negotiate his way through the maze of offerings in digital photography
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Recent Examples of road map
In October, Bloomberg reported that Ternus’ stature had grown further, with the executive becoming a key decision-maker on product road maps, features and strategy — duties that went beyond the traditional scope of a hardware chief.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Russia’s actions in Ukraine would offer Trump a road map for securing control of that territory should Trump ultimately decide to resort to force.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi’s office has published a road map for a transitional government that sharply contrasts with his public claims of not seeking to monopolize power.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
So, these next two weeks are big road maps for what high school hockey teams around the state need in order to make a deep state tournament run.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Russia’s actions in Ukraine would offer Trump a road map for securing control of that territory should Trump ultimately decide to resort to force.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Pahlavi’s office has published a road map for a transitional government that sharply contrasts with his public claims of not seeking to monopolize power.
—Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2026
So, these next two weeks are big road maps for what high school hockey teams around the state need in order to make a deep state tournament run.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
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Football fans, now is the time to set yourself a reminder to make early Valentine’s Day plans for next year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Republicans last year cut about $1 trillion over a decade from Medicaid and declined to extend covid-19-era subsidies that had lowered the cost of health plans under the Affordable Care Act.—
ALI SWENSON,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The challenge is confirming biological activity while eliminating non-biologic explanations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, as Musk has been prone to do, the former presidential adviser disregarded much of his previous explanation and said that building a civilization on Mars was still an option, just that building on the Moon is SpaceX’s current priority.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jim's stock market commentary , market analysis , stock pick breakdowns , and Club Members' Mailbag offer an MBA-caliber finance education that is easy to absorb and apply to your personal investing strategies.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Now, platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox are testing out a similar strategy but leaning into low-budget, soapy series, instead.—
Lauren Wilson,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Under the new rules, cardrooms say some of their most popular games may have to be eliminated or significantly changed to comply with the new interpretation of state law.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our Floriography Dictionary Sources vary on what different flowers symbolize—this is art, not science—but these are some of our favorite interpretations.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is a far more reliable blueprint for a party’s resurrection than anything drawn up at a think tank.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The way these vaccines work is by delivering a copy of messenger RNA, which acts like a blueprint for cells to make proteins.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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The more the industry accelerates, the more impactful fashion illustration feels.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Crespi junior forward Cayman Martin epitomizes that illustration after playing junior varsity basketball his sophomore season and blossoming into one of the team’s most reliable players.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wayne Township also offers a three-year apprenticeship program, and administrators are pursuing virtual work opportunities for students for whom transportation could be a barrier.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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One significant difference in the House bill is a provision that would overhaul the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a major housing program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades and is advancing even as it is challenged in court and questioned on Capitol Hill.—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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For any projects that FEMA rejects for reimbursement, local entities would have two years to repay the loan.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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