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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
Locations in Cleveland and Detroit are due to open in the coming months, and others are on the road map.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
The two companies have a road map for future chips, with the next version planned for 2028 and then annually after that, Tan said.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Dubai’s economic road map to 2033 is targeting a top global ranking in life expectancy, and PureHealth, owned by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund L’IMAD, has focused research on extending residents’ lifespans by up to 25 years.
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Warnock said in his sermon that the prophet Isaiah provides words of hope but also a road map on how to move forward.
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Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
The two companies have a road map for future chips, with the next version planned for 2028 and then annually after that, Tan said.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Dubai’s economic road map to 2033 is targeting a top global ranking in life expectancy, and PureHealth, owned by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund L’IMAD, has focused research on extending residents’ lifespans by up to 25 years.
—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Warnock said in his sermon that the prophet Isaiah provides words of hope but also a road map on how to move forward.
—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for road map
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
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Democrats say the Republican plan would hurt low- and middle-income Georgians, who would end up paying more in taxes.
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
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And most interestingly, her chyron identifies her as a Freelance Journalist with no further explanation.
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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Altitude can also produce meaningfully different interpretations of the grape—higher sites can create wines that are more mineral and tense, while other locations yield softer and more fragrant expressions.
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The skinny trouser re-emerged at Dior and Junya Watanabe, styled with larger proportions on top for a fresh interpretation of the silhouette.
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Reliability, familiarity and consistency go a long way when a franchise is laying a new foundation and needs people to serve as the blueprint.
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As rain drizzled and the humidity bore down, the president peered at blueprints for the public golf course, before driving to his own course in Virginia via the Arlington Memorial Bridge, near where his Triumphal Arch may soon be built.
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The Yashica Boy version features the brand’s sailor mascot, inspired by classic Japanese illustration and seaside adventure.
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The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
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Brazilians have been instrumental in boosting his social media following and the country’s news program Fantastico sent a reporter and crew to Cape Verde to profile his family.
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Chef Laura LeSire helms the hotel's pastry and dessert program.
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Fourth & Central is intended to feel like a small, walkable community with new buildings that acknowledge the industrial history of the area , architect Alan Pullman said when the project was announced.
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In 2023, the latest data available, metro Atlanta’s new diagnosis rate was more than double the national average, according to the AIDSVu project from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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