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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
For example, Andrew Grass, a geoscientist digging 30 feet away, has compared the teeth of extinct species of American horses from different periods within the pit, using them to build a temporal road map of changing tooth morphologies.
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Michael Ray Taylor, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The search warrants, which reflect a road map of insider information from people linked to Combs who have sued him, allowed agents to focus on collecting electronic equipment such as laptops, mobile phones and other devices at the mega-rapper’s estates, according to sources familiar with the probe.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
The demo gave them a good road map, though Johnson asked them to cut the tempo just a bit and to play with a tougher vibe.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syria’s foreign minister to discuss a road map.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Michael Ray Taylor, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The search warrants, which reflect a road map of insider information from people linked to Combs who have sued him, allowed agents to focus on collecting electronic equipment such as laptops, mobile phones and other devices at the mega-rapper’s estates, according to sources familiar with the probe.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
The demo gave them a good road map, though Johnson asked them to cut the tempo just a bit and to play with a tougher vibe.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syria’s foreign minister to discuss a road map.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
Noun
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But Andrea Jenkins, who represents the area and supports the city's plan, said residents around the square want vehicle traffic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Jurado, now on the council, praised the spending plan, then voted for it.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The new study, published this month in Psychological Science, offers one explanation about this phenomenon.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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For music-loving New Yorkers who grew up in the pre-digital age, the title of Jake Sumner’s first feature-length film needs no explanation.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Mosier works with the university on social media strategy, and recently decided to bring her superstar pug to the school's campus for a visit.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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What happens next? Kennedy has stated that a follow-up report outlining a strategy and potential policy reforms for addressing childhood chronic illness will be released in mid-August 2025.—
Paul Dawson,
The Conversation,
26 May 2025
Noun
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In other words, attractiveness is a multidimensional concept comprising beauty, genuineness, and self-esteem, with ‘naturalness’ being an interpretation of the optimal balance of these factors.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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One interpretation is that that’s what the world would have been like if we hadn’t got thrown out of the Garden of Eden.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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Unlike the standard black or navy suits that carry you through most of the year, summer tailoring doesn’t follow a strict blueprint.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Her style has long been the blueprint for the L.A.-girl uniform: Minimal separates, monochrome tailoring, and Pilates Princess ’fits.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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With more than 50 tattoos, the imagery comes in a huge variety of artistic styles, from a simple linework Matisse illustration to an intricately detailed Visconti of Milan coat of arms to a classic rose and photorealistic pet portraits.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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The words were names, surnames, dates, cities and towns, sometimes with illustrations for reference, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Sankey said the way the committee seems to weigh strength of schedule shortchanges the conference slate, which doesn’t include any teams among the lower half of the 134 NCAA FBS programs.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The win over Canada was their first in program history in the knockout round.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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West Sacramento officials extolled a $16 million pedestrian and cyclist overpass that now connects neighborhoods straddling the Highway 50 portion of the Capital City Freeway at the project’s ribbon cutting Thursday.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2025
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Among her upcoming projects is the film Young & Fine, which is slated for release in Japanese theaters next month.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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