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as in plans
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 explanations
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 maps
What those road maps will look like is still unclear.
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Jennifer Morgan, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
So, these next two weeks are big road maps for what high school hockey teams around the state need in order to make a deep state tournament run.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
The executive has emerged as a key decision-maker on product road maps, features, and strategies, extending his influence beyond the traditional scope of a hardware engineering chief.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Use sales road maps that break down the daily, weekly and monthly activities needed to reach key milestones over a 90-day ramp.
—Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road maps
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
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CrowdStrike fell more than 3% Thursday after management announced plans to buy identity management startup SGNL in a $740 million deal.—
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Like too many hack politicians, Wardlaw seems long on excuses and short on explanations.—
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Results appear in about 30 seconds along with clear explanations and recommendations.—
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California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
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At the time, the installation was touted to improve gunshot detection, response time and support proactive policing strategies.—
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The Wednesday shooting of Good, an American citizen, in South Minneapolis has resulted in sharply different interpretations of the event from local and federal officials.—
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Her custom look in yellow crepe georgette felt fresh and modern and rightly stood out in a night teeming in black gowns and tuxedo interpretations.—
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Bragg called on the companies to remove online blueprints, known as CAD files, that can be used to print firearms and gun parts without a background check.—
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In September, alternative blueprints were produced for their new ground without a canopy.—
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The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.—
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This was a darker point in Bowie's career, expressed by Cordell through the use of grey, black and red in his illustrations.—
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Bourne and Malinin curate their playlists all year, weighing options for his programs.—
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Proceeds from the prayer breakfast will support the YMCA's Out-of-School Time programs for local youth.—
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But others could block local governments from denying large scale development projects, and potentially leave residents with less input on the future of their communities.—
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The technology has already been validated through proof-of-concept projects on Hyundai vehicles, including the IONIQ 5 and ST1 electric models.—
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“Road maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20maps. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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