road maps

noun

plural of road map
1
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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2
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 Yet, the assessment evaluated the supplier on greenhouse gas reporting, emissions-reduction road maps, renewable energy adoption, supply chain engagement, product-level data capabilities and other indicators of climate maturity. — Laura Steinbrink, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The Shell Oil road maps of the 1950s are a useful example of maps as marketing. — Patty Heyda, The Conversation, 1 June 2026 The Santa Marta conference aims to discuss how national and international road maps can be developed. — Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Jeycen has a special interest in drawing and loves creating road maps and highways. — CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 In October, Bloomberg reported that Ternus’ stature had grown further, with the executive becoming a key decision-maker on product road maps, features and strategy — duties that went beyond the traditional scope of a hardware chief. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for road maps
  1. plans
  2. explanations
  3. strategies
  4. interpretations
  5. blueprints
  6. illustrations
  7. programs
  8. projects
Noun
  • As residents complain and other communities, such as Monroe County and Sumpter Township, have scaled back or decided against Flock cameras, Waterford police have no plans to take down these cameras anytime soon.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity and Play, bringing a spontaneous idea, romantic spark, or change in personal plans.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of plans
Noun
  • Each of these explanations could have been folded into other lines of dialogue or phone calls or literally anything else instead of being spelt out alphabetically so Twitter can’t point out a plot hole.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While official explanations have been absent regarding Aubrey’s departure and the circumstances that preceded it, its mysterious nature evokes the similarly abrupt exit of his predecessor, Shivaun Nurre, three years ago.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of explanations
Noun
  • That combination can make the usual credit card payoff strategies difficult to sustain.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Many countries will benefit from similar hedgehog strategies that draw on the technological revolution favoring defense, insulating their territories against contagion.
    — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • The role of China’s reserve system can complicate interpretations of global stock numbers.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Hence both interpretations were dangerously misleading, because both left it to non-Jews to define Jewish history.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of interpretations
Noun
  • Leeds and Brentford also offer blueprints for how to survive in the Premier League.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Architects develop blueprints for order and try to mold the world to their designs, developing universal norms and anchoring security in multilateral institutions.
    — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of blueprints
Noun
  • Written by Colin Meloy, best known as the frontman of the band The Decemberists, the book featured illustrations from his wife and children’s book illustrator, Carson Ellis.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Each volume is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations, poetry and new cover artwork.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrations
Noun
  • Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, would provide billions of dollars for affordable housing development, expand homeownership programs and invest in solutions to address the state's chronic issue with homelessness.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In contrast to the other programs Teonic has led, the Bears are not in need of a turnaround, having won at least eight games in 13 of the past 19 full seasons and advanced to the Class 6A quarterfinals last season.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of programs
Noun
  • The change could reshape one of the most ambitious AI infrastructure projects in the US.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • With so many projects in the works, what could the LuckyChap team possibly do next?
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of projects

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“Road maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/road%20maps. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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