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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
The nation wants to build a moon base by 2025, The Korea Times reported on Thursday (July 17), citing a long-term exploration road map that the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) laid out that same day during a hearing at the National Research Foundation of Korea in Daejeon.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 July 2025
The group also is creating a road map to help discover what standards are appropriate.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2025
No team currently has an answer for sustained pitcher health, but the Red Sox are trying to find a better road map to follow.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Beeston suggests the success of FSG could be a road map.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 16 July 2025
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 July 2025
The group also is creating a road map to help discover what standards are appropriate.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2025
No team currently has an answer for sustained pitcher health, but the Red Sox are trying to find a better road map to follow.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Beeston suggests the success of FSG could be a road map.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
Noun
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The first headline came from PepsiCo, which on Monday shared plans to launch a prebiotic version of its namesake cola this fall.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Noun
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Most questions are multiple-choice, but some seek explanations.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Neither the city's Office of Public Health and Safety nor the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to requests for interviews about the situation on Leonard Street and the city's evolving strategy for managing homeless camps.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Many turn to short-term coping strategies that undermine long-term survival, like selling off livestock.—
Nurith Aizenman,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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But this interpretation misses the deeper impact of moral courage.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Wirth and Hess, backed by a legal team in London, continued to express confidence in their interpretation.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Another club that put together a robust blueprint to bring more fans to its stands is Washington Spirit.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Thankfully, his win gives us a contemporary blueprint.—
Abdul Osmanu,
Hartford Courant,
30 July 2025
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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With its new program Streets to Home Indy, the city aims to gradually shut down camps after moving more than 300 people living in them into housing by next June.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Nolensville Pike, Nashville Besides being home to hundreds of adorable animals, the Nashville Zoo is actively involved in research, habitat protection, breeding programs, and education initiatives.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The Gate 5 project has been under construction since the beginning of the year.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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The Enquirer asked Messer Construction, the company leading the project, about the yellow that now coats parts of where the metal panels are supposed to be.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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