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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
For example, Andrew Grass, a geoscientist digging 30 feet away, has compared the teeth of extinct species of American horses from different periods within the pit, using them to build a temporal road map of changing tooth morphologies.
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Michael Ray Taylor, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The search warrants, which reflect a road map of insider information from people linked to Combs who have sued him, allowed agents to focus on collecting electronic equipment such as laptops, mobile phones and other devices at the mega-rapper’s estates, according to sources familiar with the probe.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
The demo gave them a good road map, though Johnson asked them to cut the tempo just a bit and to play with a tougher vibe.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syria’s foreign minister to discuss a road map.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Michael Ray Taylor, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The search warrants, which reflect a road map of insider information from people linked to Combs who have sued him, allowed agents to focus on collecting electronic equipment such as laptops, mobile phones and other devices at the mega-rapper’s estates, according to sources familiar with the probe.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
The demo gave them a good road map, though Johnson asked them to cut the tempo just a bit and to play with a tougher vibe.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syria’s foreign minister to discuss a road map.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
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The Democratic governor said that a plan to regulate cannabis in the state is needed to protect children, who can often obtain intoxicating hemp products without restrictions.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Some health insurance plans will cover naloxone, and some state and local health departments may give out this medication free of charge.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Unless Troops Deployed Other explanations for the declining employment opportunities for white men could lie in troubles in some industries that employ more white men than white women, for example.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The show seldom issues an explanation through official channels.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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These changes were more than just rebrands: each new name came along with a fundamentally different business strategy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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In other words, attractiveness is a multidimensional concept comprising beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem, with ‘naturalness’ being an interpretation of the optimal balance of these factors.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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One interpretation is that that’s what the world would have been like if we hadn’t got thrown out of the Garden of Eden.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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Gone are the days of just blueprints, prototypes and calculations, as engineering now revolves around efficiency, speed and precision in a world where technology is rapidly changing.—
Srinivasa Rao Bittla,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The Golden Knights provided a blueprint for how the network would work with various teams in their local markets, with the wider local reach on free TV and a partnership for streaming access.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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With more than 50 tattoos, the imagery comes in a huge variety of artistic styles, from a simple linework Matisse illustration to an intricately detailed Visconti of Milan coat of arms to a classic rose and photorealistic pet portraits.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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The words were names, surnames, dates, cities and towns, sometimes with illustrations for reference, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Reflective writing, another recent trend, is practically ubiquitous in medical schools and residency programs, and there is some evidence that writing may make doctors more empathetic and observant.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Contact organizations that pick and donate fruit to food banks and other feeding programs.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In the years since its release, The Emancipation of Mimi has come to be recognized as both an artistic triumph and a hugely influential pop project.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Getty announced a $420,000 grant to the L.A. Conservancy for a cultural asset mapping project that will help track, chronicle and maintain Altadena’s cultural, historic and architectural heritage in the wake of January’s devastating Eaton fire.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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