1
as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take Route 190 for six miles, then get off
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2
as in path
an established course for traveling from one place to another
we're going to get stuck in traffic if we take the usual route
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as in to guide
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the guide routed us smoothly through the jungle
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Recent Examples of route
Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
The platform now features a world map interface that lets subscribers find those routes spread across the world.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Experts predict that the technology will be able to solve problems with massive amounts of possible solutions, such as deciphering codes, routing deliveries or simulating chemistry or weather.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
If the court does not grant access for the surveying, PSEG would be forced to redraw the power line route, and resubmit its application with the Maryland PSC, the company said.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
The platform now features a world map interface that lets subscribers find those routes spread across the world.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Pitino would have returned to the West Region this week if his No. 2-seed St. John’s squad had avoided Saturday’s upset by Arkansas.
2002 Compaq Center
Champion: Oklahoma
The Sooners routed No. 3 Arizona 88-67 in the Sweet 16 before finishing off Missouri 81-75 in the finals.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Experts predict that the technology will be able to solve problems with massive amounts of possible solutions, such as deciphering codes, routing deliveries or simulating chemistry or weather.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
Noun
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The Chubs had a long road to this seemingly happy ending.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Electric cars hit the roads and smart phones hit the stores.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kelenic also doesn't have a clear path to playing time in Atlanta.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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They are already scheduled to appear before the board on June 13 as part of a comprehensive risk assessment report ordered by Newsom, who is considering the brothers’ clemency request – a separate potential path out of prison.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What are some safe and effective ways to exercise while following the keto diet?—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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It's guided by a local collective of mindfulness mentors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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Dire wolves did overlap with early humans at the end of the Ice Age, around 11,500 years ago, but humans had barely invented agriculture at that point, let alone begun building the cities and interstate highways that would encroach upon the natural world.—
Andrea Marks,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many successful young entrepreneurs use this approach, developing their businesses during school breaks while focusing on academics during the school year.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This approach works just as well with smaller decorative accents, like vases, fresh flowers, or oversized artwork, bringing a thoughtful pop of color to any room.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In 1942, current Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) grandfather, William Newsom, steered Pat Brown’s campaign for district attorney.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The relocation will steer the festival toward a new era.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The northernmost stretches of the road, and other thoroughfares stitching together Fort Worth’s northern outskirts, have had to cope with intense population booms in recent years.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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The investigation has streets blocked around the intersection of two main thoroughfares, Northwest 183rd Street and Northwest Seventh Avenue.—
David J. Neal,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Route.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/route. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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