as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
a milepost in the development of a global economy
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Recent Examples of milepost
In a Facebook post on Friday, the WHP said troopers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 at milepost 90.2 inside the westbound tunnel.
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David Chiu, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Smoke exits a tunnel after a multi vehicle crash along I 80 at milepost 90.2 inside the WB tunnel, in Green River, Wyoming, on Friday.
—Erick Mendoza, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
State patrol officials said the two-vehicle crash happened on northbound I-25 near milepost 57, just north of Walsenburg, at 4:53 a.m. Wednesday.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
The pickup truck crash happened at 7:35 a.m. at milepost 257 eastbound on Interstate 40 in Winslow, situated southeast of Flagstaff and near Little Colorado River, leading to its closing, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
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David Chiu, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Smoke exits a tunnel after a multi vehicle crash along I 80 at milepost 90.2 inside the WB tunnel, in Green River, Wyoming, on Friday.
—Erick Mendoza, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
State patrol officials said the two-vehicle crash happened on northbound I-25 near milepost 57, just north of Walsenburg, at 4:53 a.m. Wednesday.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
The pickup truck crash happened at 7:35 a.m. at milepost 257 eastbound on Interstate 40 in Winslow, situated southeast of Flagstaff and near Little Colorado River, leading to its closing, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
Noun
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This performance marked her first full concert since July 2023, symbolizing a significant milestone in her comeback.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
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That marks another milestone in the pullback that has gripped investors over the past three weeks as President Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again tariff policy drove up uncertainty and market volatility.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its wartime atmosphere gives it a sense of dread all its own and its set pieces are all doozies, especially the Statue of Liberty climax.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Hailey faced this challenging role, which ends in a very devastating climax, with grace and dignity.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, salt can release nitrogen or phosphorus from sediments in a watershed, which act as nutrients for plants—potentially leading to an overgrowth of algae and bacteria in the system, Kaushal said.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Maryland is targeting five of its ailing watersheds for a concentrated push to restore them — but the state’s budget crisis has put funding for the effort in doubt.—
Timothy Wheeler,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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Fort Lauderdale’s dive tower, one of the tallest in the world, has quickly become a landmark.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Pennsylvania Dutch speakers, Eagles merch and on-location shots of iconic Philly landmarks abound.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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