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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
This article provides a road map for successfully implementing GenAI.
Step 1: Architecting A GenAI Governance Framework
The use of GenAI must be rooted in a strong governance framework.
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Blake Gibson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The group, at its first conference in July, is developing a global road map, ranging from fundraising to coordination with researchers and companies, for finding therapeutics that could help people with ReNU.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Musk’s road map suggests SpaceX hopes to send up to five uncrewed Starship vehicles loaded with cargo to Mars during that time.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
The defunct Concorde, with nearly 60-year-old technology, provided no road map, and the ban the FAA enacted on overland supersonic flights thanks to that aircraft’s iconic boom! remained an active roadblock.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
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Blake Gibson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The group, at its first conference in July, is developing a global road map, ranging from fundraising to coordination with researchers and companies, for finding therapeutics that could help people with ReNU.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Musk’s road map suggests SpaceX hopes to send up to five uncrewed Starship vehicles loaded with cargo to Mars during that time.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
The defunct Concorde, with nearly 60-year-old technology, provided no road map, and the ban the FAA enacted on overland supersonic flights thanks to that aircraft’s iconic boom! remained an active roadblock.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for road map
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Faced with having to cut services for the first time in its history, the Milwaukee County Mental Health Board solidified a plan July 10 with the Finance Committee that spares three crucial service programs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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But this conventional view overlooks a more important explanation.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Thankfully, there was an entirely logical explanation, which Christain was only too happy to provide.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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As of now, both strategies appear to be running on parallel tracks in Washington.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Paul John Edited and Bold highlight different levels of peat, providing Indian interpretations of smoky and peaty malt styles.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The French fashion house is celebrating the anniversary with a book, due to be published by Rizzoli in October, showcasing 99 artists’ interpretations of its signature Lady Dior bag.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Seeding the charity with £20 million of his own money, Hamilton began constructing a blueprint for systemic change, tackling barriers in education, employment and social mobility.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The plans serve as blueprints for wildlife conservation at the state level and include regional and national conservation goals, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The Grok logo is being displayed on a smartphone with Xai visible in the background in this photo illustration on April 1, 2024.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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Throughout the book, the authors, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser, were able to display their own voices and illustration styles by each taking on one phase.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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The program now serves around 130 kids each summer in grades 1-12.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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The goal is to interrupt homelessness by providing immediate access to permanent housing for individuals, regardless of other factors like pre-existing participation in treatment programs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The effectiveness, permanence, and co-benefits of each project type can vary widely, which is why understanding the source of a credit is critical.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Exciting news in relationships, family, or creative projects are headed your way.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Road map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20map. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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