as in milestones
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 mileposts
The agency said in a news release Tuesday that the state highway would reopen between Grandjean and Banner Summit, or mileposts 93 and 106.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
The closure was between mileposts 226 to 244 due to flooding on the roadway, ADOT said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mileposts
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No payout unless extraordinary milestones are reached that would benefit all of Tesla’s owners and humanity at large.—
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Turner has many exciting milestones to look forward to this year, both personally and professionally.—
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Thus a wonderful section on The Jew of Malta climaxes in an unfortunate vision of the text as a secret message to Lord Strange, a wealthy and important patron of the arts.—
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Audition is a slow burn, spending the better part of two hours setting up audiences for arguably one of the most graphic climaxes in horror history.—
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What sets the castle apart from other viewpoints and landmarks?—
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona One of the country's most iconic natural landmarks, Grand Canyon National Park is already a must-visit for its scenic trails and incredible vistas.—
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“Mileposts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mileposts. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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