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as in plans
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 explanations
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 maps
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
What those road maps will look like is still unclear.
—Jennifer Morgan, The Conversation, 6 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
The executive has emerged as a key decision-maker on product road maps, features, and strategies, extending his influence beyond the traditional scope of a hardware engineering chief.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Use sales road maps that break down the daily, weekly and monthly activities needed to reach key milestones over a 90-day ramp.
—Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
What those road maps will look like is still unclear.
—Jennifer Morgan, The Conversation, 6 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
The executive has emerged as a key decision-maker on product road maps, features, and strategies, extending his influence beyond the traditional scope of a hardware engineering chief.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Use sales road maps that break down the daily, weekly and monthly activities needed to reach key milestones over a 90-day ramp.
—Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road maps
Noun
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Silberfeld’s optimism arose from the agency’s apparent backtracking from plans unveiled in a January court hearing to install up to 800 tiny homes on the property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The concern in February is that others could knock you off your game; someone slick could kick out your confidence, someone disloyal could out your plans before time.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
11 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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Gabbard’s office declined to answer questions about the changing explanations for her involvement and pointed to Bondi’s comments.—
David Klepper,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The attempt to create a viable and vibrant residential hub arrives after years of neglect and fumbled strategies by the prior owner, an affiliate of real estate firm Z&L Properties.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The film juxtaposes intimate vérité of Yo’s last year with Anna’s creative interpretations of Yo’s dramatic life stories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are different interpretations of Valentine's Day, according to Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the University of Washington in Seattle and the author of 25 books on love, sexuality and commitment.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Initial plans for the development called for more than 600 units in 2024, but developers dramatically scaled back plans when submitting the blueprints in 2025.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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For that, Timbers and the team found the original blueprints from 1976.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At night, gather in front of a crackling fire for pre-dinner drinks in the drawing room, which is filled with illustrations of Parisian opera stars, antique finds, and Monopoly.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gregory Shamus / Getty Images The designs were inspired by the Dolomite Mountains and bold pattern illustrations, Ben Sherman says, and incorporate heritage checks and Fair Isle knitwear.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Similar programs at other Ivy League universities will be evaluated in coming weeks, Hegseth said.—
JOCELYN GECKER,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some clinics have already started advertising these injections as part of pre-wedding crash slimming programs to help brides or grooms get into shape quickly for their big day.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Russia has seen high-profile technology projects fall short before, and without independent demonstrations, PJN-1’s true capabilities are unclear.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Community opposition has delayed, threatened or led to the cancellation of projects to build new transmission lines, solar arrays, windmills, and battery storage facilities.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Road maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20maps. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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