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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 2021, Turkey unveiled a 10-year space road map that includes plans for missions to the moon, establishing a spaceport, and developing advanced satellite systems.
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Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
With that in mind, keep an eye out for more and more product road maps that lean heavily towards automation.
—Vikas Raj, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Once there is a rough road map, Lux said, companies can start to determine whether to build AI tools in-house or leverage external partners.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
If nothing else, a review of our top stories from the annual event feel like a road map for the cinematic year to come, a quick trip into the obsessions and interests that guided 11 days in snowy Park City, Utah and seem destined to carry over throughout the rest of 2025.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
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Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
With that in mind, keep an eye out for more and more product road maps that lean heavily towards automation.
—Vikas Raj, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Once there is a rough road map, Lux said, companies can start to determine whether to build AI tools in-house or leverage external partners.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
If nothing else, a review of our top stories from the annual event feel like a road map for the cinematic year to come, a quick trip into the obsessions and interests that guided 11 days in snowy Park City, Utah and seem destined to carry over throughout the rest of 2025.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
Noun
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Estate distribution among beneficiaries can be handled in various ways, with each state providing a default method and estate planning attorneys utilizing multiple strategies to tailor distribution plans.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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As a union, AFGE has been issuing bargaining demands in response to the agency’s recent decisions and plans to enforce employee rights through other methods as necessary, spokesperson Couture said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, Pritzker and Illinois demanded an explanation for why state agencies, nonprofits, and businesses have not received funds.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Providing rational explanations when making proposals or setting boundaries.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hoka’s collaboration strategy as of late has included both performance running standouts and famed fashion designers.—
Peter Verry for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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While these services are not the main event of the national park—that would be the nature itself—the reduction in ranger talks and other types of interpretation would detract from the park’s educational potential, and the reduction of conveniences could impact length of stay.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Winning Time is an artistic work of interpretation made by creators independent of the Lakers’ influence who wanted to explore ideas about the ’80s, professional sports, and race in America.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Just as frameworks such as the Business Model Canvas provides startups with a clear roadmap, a family charter or strategy serves as a guiding blueprint, ensuring alignment and clarity as the office evolves.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The blueprint does not mention Social Security or Medicare by name.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Watch the video below for an illustration of the changes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Blue Book will streamline the world of the books and real life, with scenes from Hilderbrand’s novels written in the 144-page guidebook alongside watercolor illustrations by artist Meredith Hanson, known for her paintings of Nantucket and local businesses on the island.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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As Tehran accelerates its nuclear program and Trump signals further sanctions—or potential military action—U.S.-Iran tensions appear set to escalate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Ars Video An important moment Sunday's landing shows NASA is starting to get its money's worth with an initiative set up seven years ago to establish a line of robotic precursor missions for the agency's Artemis lunar program.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As an example, an institution with a 50% indirect cost rate would get another $50,000 to cover indirect expenses for a $100,000 project.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Not a single project in Central or Northeast Florida received an award last year and less than 20% of proposals in other areas of the state were advanced due to limited funding.—
Dawn Shirreffs,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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