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
The mileposts on the road to a carbon-free California are beginning to appear, and the state is already falling behind.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2025
The trail head is at milepost 296, about one mile from where Huang was found.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
Police said the Dowdy was impaired and struck a Chevrolet Express bus head-on near milepost 23.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
According to New Jersey State Police, officers responded to the area near milepost 19.4 shortly after 4 a.m. for reports of a head-on collision.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2025
The trail head is at milepost 296, about one mile from where Huang was found.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
Police said the Dowdy was impaired and struck a Chevrolet Express bus head-on near milepost 23.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
According to New Jersey State Police, officers responded to the area near milepost 19.4 shortly after 4 a.m. for reports of a head-on collision.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
Noun
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Late last year, Factor celebrated a milestone of one million meals donated to the Aurora community during a similar ceremony.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons continues to exceed expectations in his return from a knee injury while also hitting a milestone Wednesday.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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With its vintage vibes and slow-burn suspense, the film, directed by Matt Palmer, captivates audiences with its brutal, twisty climax and echoes horror classics like Scream and Heathers.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Bird’s action scenes are their own symphonies, each with a distinct melody and a breathless climax.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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The Dolores watershed is truly a gem that should be preserved and restored for future generations.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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Each of these Justices has what could be called signature cases, with some splashy opinion reaching to be a watershed.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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How college sports are preparing for ‘seismic change,’ including revenue sharing and new roster limits College athletic directors, including at Northwestern and Northern Illinois, have decisions to make on revenue sharing, roster limits and more as a landmark settlement heads to final approval.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In addition to Clooney, who plays Murrow in the stage production, Good Night, and Good Luck features a stellar cast portraying the real-life people behind the landmark broadcast.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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