Thesaurus results for MILEPOST

milepost

noun

ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst

Definition of milepost

as in milestone

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 milepost Nearly every major milepost of the last two months was dedicated to enhancing the pass rush. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 For anyone with travel plans that include Waterrock Knob, Fork Ridge Overlook or other stops between mileposts 443 and 455, the road was closed, as of April 20, with no further plans announced. — Ryan Brennan april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 No injuries or structure damage has been reported and the fire continues to burn east of Colorado 115, which is closed in both directions from Rock Creek Park to milepost 21, 6 miles north of Penrose. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026 McGawley adds, advising that the least successful way to pass along money and assets is to wait until children reach an age milepost such as 30 and then hand over a substantial income without any scaffolding. — Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for milepost

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The team also completed a critical-design review, another milestone in preparing the technology for delivery.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
The Max 10's certification represents another milestone in Boeing's efforts to restore its reputation and financial footing after years of safety, quality and production challenges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of milestone

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You may be forgiven for anticipating a potboiler climax when a lush hideaway with a private beach is concerned, and what occurs there is indeed juicy.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 season is edging closer to its climax, with just six more races to go and the World Champion could be crowned soon, if not this Sunday.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of climax

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Charlotte’s water restrictions remain in place for now because the watershed hasn’t fully recovered, said Jennifer Frost, public affairs manager for Charlotte Water.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
The consequences of a decision made today can follow a watershed for decades.

— Dana Adkins, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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