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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
In 2023, an update to Brown Deer's comprehensive plan, a long-range road map municipalities use to guide development and land use, listed the Marketplace as the highest priority redevelopment location in the village.
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Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration began developing the guidance over the summer, aiming to provide the Trump team with a clear road map for tackling the increasingly tight relationships between some of the United States' biggest adversaries.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Dudamel led children into the depths of a symphony in which Shostakovich sought a symphonic road map for surviving Joseph Stalin’s political oppression.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Europe’s largest private hostel chain – a&o Hostels – with 26,800 beds across 26 locations released its annual a&o Sustainability Report to document its efforts and progress on sustainability issues while serving as an inspiration – even a road map – for other hospitality operators to follow suit.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The Biden administration began developing the guidance over the summer, aiming to provide the Trump team with a clear road map for tackling the increasingly tight relationships between some of the United States' biggest adversaries.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Dudamel led children into the depths of a symphony in which Shostakovich sought a symphonic road map for surviving Joseph Stalin’s political oppression.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Europe’s largest private hostel chain – a&o Hostels – with 26,800 beds across 26 locations released its annual a&o Sustainability Report to document its efforts and progress on sustainability issues while serving as an inspiration – even a road map – for other hospitality operators to follow suit.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
Noun
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That was an initial fear among some when the plan was first mooted, as a good run in Europe — and especially reaching the group stages — can be worth millions.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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Lynch leaves behind a body of work that defies explanation yet demands exploration, ensuring audiences will return to them again and again, captivated and confounded.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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There were no noted dissents, although Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch gave their own explanations for why the law should be upheld.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, research shows that rubbing your fingers together while washing your hands is an effective strategy for reducing the number of norovirus particles lingering there.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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The government is set to announce a new tech strategy in early February.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune Asia,
14 Jan. 2025
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These States seek to convince the Court to adopt an interpretation that completely reverses what these treaties actually say and are intended to mean.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, Favela himself has openly dealt with bipolar disorder, which adds layers to the video’s interpretation and suggests personal reflection.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
10 Jan. 2025
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This approach was later scaled and digitized with computers in the corporate world and likely served as a blueprint for pioneers like Henry Ford and Richard and Maurice McDonald to shape their businesses with growth, scale and productivity at the center.—
Muqsit Ashraf,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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But even more important is that Unrivaled has provided a blueprint for leagues — from the WNBA to the world — on just how players should be treated.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The illustration also includes a completely prostate Mickey Mouse, representing the Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC News.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Source photographs for illustration above: Screenshots from Cameo.—
Sophie Haigney,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The softball program will mimic IMG football with a national team and a high school varsity team.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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Previously, the perk only applied to members of Starbucks’ loyalty program.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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For example, when introducing a new initiative, a leader might tell the story of how the company overcame previous hurdles to achieve a milestone, emphasizing how the current project builds on that progress.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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She was assigned to projects in Fells Point and Federal Hill and helped work on renovation projects in the Oliver and Broadway East neighborhoods.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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