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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
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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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The meteorological explanation is summarized in the graphic below.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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One photo showed the couple holing mugs proclaiming the best parents ever, and the last slide needed an explanation.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Develop an ongoing strategy to gather data and observe what's happening in your environment.Debo Ray, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The changes in strategy come after a period of significant adaptation for the company.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 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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Maintaining authentic human connections can be a blueprint for success.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nvidia released software to automate work in enterprises — called agentic AI blueprints.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 7 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 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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The program's targets included women's rights organizations, organizations protesting the Vietnam War, labor unions, civil rights organizations, and individuals with leadership positions in any of these movements.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Shuler, the 32-year-old woodworker based in South Carolina, had been earning money from TikTok thanks to brand partnerships, the Creator Rewards program, and product commissions.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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Darnold was once considered a major draft bust and failed franchise QB project, but the seven-year pro has shattered every career mark in purple and gold.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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But for those who can’t or don’t want to tackle those projects, Archway Homes, owned by husband and wife team Jon and Stacy Bichelmeyer, provides a convenient alternative to the traditional, lengthy home selling process.Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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