1
as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take Route 190 for six miles, then get off
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2
as in path
an established course for traveling from one place to another
we're going to get stuck in traffic if we take the usual route
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as in to guide
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the guide routed us smoothly through the jungle
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Recent Examples of route
Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Bagpipers, dancers, and more made their way down the parade route together.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Duke was up 41-22 at halftime, and that was after Virginia routed Miami by a 22-point margin in the first semifinal.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Etihad did not respond to multiple requests for information from The Charlotte Observer regarding the status of the Charlotte route.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Bagpipers, dancers, and more made their way down the parade route together.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Mavericks, who were routed 138-105 on Friday night, pulled away in the second half to snap a seven-game losing streak against the Cavaliers.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Duke was up 41-22 at halftime, and that was after Virginia routed Miami by a 22-point margin in the first semifinal.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
Noun
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The Chancellor Gordon Brown reacted by cutting duty on ultra-low sulphur petrol, freezing duty on other grades of motor fuel, putting more vehicles into the lowest vehicle excise duty band — a tax cut for most lorries — and taxing foreign truckers using British roads.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The road is closed from exit 1A to I-35 North in Overland Park.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Aguado says one possible path forward is filing a habeas corpus petition, which challenges the legality of Sousa's detention and could potentially lead to her release.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Straightforward words make the path clearer.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery, while Graterol is working his way back from right shoulder surgery.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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February 19 – March 20 Your presence guides today’s gentle pace.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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No one held her hand and guided her through the process.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In San Diego County alone, his namesakes include a park, a highway, a recreation center and multiple schools.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The truck came with a set of P 275/65/18 all-season highway tires that rode nicely and helped the truck achieve pretty decent fuel economy (for a truck with a very thirsty reputation) and a range of over 500 miles.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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These results highlight that classical computational chemistry methods remain surprisingly competitive, and in some cases could outperform quantum approaches, even with perfect quantum hardware.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The spa Aman’s approach to wellness is holistic and advanced, drawing on nearly 40 years of well-being practices across its entire portfolio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a friend drifts off topic, steer gently toward the goal, and name a next step that each person can support.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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The new mayor would have to steer the city through the challenges that accompany its growth.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The architecture of Pride Cleaners stands in stark contrast to Chatham’s bungalows and courtyard apartments and the classical revival ornamentation of 79th Street’s commercial thoroughfare.—
Elizabeth Blasius,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The triptych is along the wall in a main thoroughfare of the museum facing the floor-to-ceiling windows that form part of the building’s bridge over Wilshire Boulevard.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Route.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/route. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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