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
Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
With the Gophers trailing 17-16 in the fourth quarter, Jackson ran a stop-and-go route down the sideline.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
After the ballots are encrypted and uploaded into the space station’s on-board computer system, they are routed through a tracking and data relay satellite to a ground antenna at the NASA White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
If multiple bedding areas are connected by cover, set up along these routes as bucks travel from one to the next.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
With the Gophers trailing 17-16 in the fourth quarter, Jackson ran a stop-and-go route down the sideline.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
Media members, as well as VIP ticket holders, were routed through a number of intersections manned by state and local law enforcement officers before arriving at a large, grassy area where drivers were asked to open hoods and trunks, and each vehicle was searched by a K-9 officer.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024
After the ballots are encrypted and uploaded into the space station’s on-board computer system, they are routed through a tracking and data relay satellite to a ground antenna at the NASA White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for route
Noun
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The opening shot of the video features a long, winding road.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Then a very gray-looking Ian gingerly makes his way outside to hug everyone goodbye, waving as their cart disappears down the road.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Refuse to let outside influences steer you down the wrong path.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Surprisingly, two of the three rats chose to take the less efficient path of turning away from the reward and running to the car to drive to their Froot Loop destination.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Two ways to win: Check in at four or more locations during the week and be automatically entered to win a grand prize of $300 in gift cards Earn points for eating pizzas and checking in!The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Cigar Lounge on its way to Bee Cave Council approved a request made by the Cigar Vault for a special use permit that will allow patrons of the private club to consume cigars and alcoholic beverages.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Given that many data breaches involve some combination of password compromise, phishing and a lack of robust data encryption, the notion of moving to a suite of productivity tools that are guided by privacy and security principles isn’t to be overlooked.Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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While the Academy allows voters to determine category placement regardless of studio campaigns, strategists often guide these decisions to maximize nomination potential.Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Esther Gonzalez’s body was found in a snowpack off a highway near Banning, California, on Feb. 10, 1979, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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The fire erupted Wednesday morning in Ventura County and, fueled by ferocious Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, quickly exploded in size and jumped a highway toward homes, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate.Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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This approach aligns their interests with those of their clients, ensuring they are fully committed to their success.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This approach helps improve accuracy and productivity while empowering organizations to unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.Ron Cameron, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Three years later, his sister is helping to steer a new search into his whereabouts and remains hopeful that information is out there.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Francis has since steered clear of several lawsuits, and avoided jail time after a 2013 guilty verdict on five charges, including misdemeanor assault and false imprisonment, in Los Angeles.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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States and cities can work together to fix legacy highways — and federal support can help In Portland, Oregon, pretty much everyone seems to agree that 82nd Avenue, a major thoroughfare that the state manages, is a disaster.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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On dreary days, spend a few hours at the National Museum of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland; when the weather cooperates, journey down the Royal Mile (Old Town’s main thoroughfare) and hike up to Arthur’s Seat, an ancient volcano and the highest peak in Holyrood Park.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Route.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/route. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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