milepost
noun
mile·post
ˈmī(-ə)l-ˌpōst 
1
: a post indicating the distance in miles from or to a given point
also
: a post placed a mile from a similar post
Examples of milepost in a Sentence
We've reached a new milepost in the field of genetic research.
a milepost in the development of a global economy
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The rupture occurred at milepost 171, near Fort Ransom, South Bow said.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
The collapse was located at milepost 146.5 in Stevens along the Weiser River, about 27 miles southwest of McCall.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Here are 10 standout mileposts in Preakness Day history.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
Before Andrew Painter stepped on a mound in a regular-season minor-league game for the first time in 938 days — just another milepost in the top prospect’s path toward the majors — even Dave Dombrowski was a little excited.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
The collapse was located at milepost 146.5 in Stevens along the Weiser River, about 27 miles southwest of McCall.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
Here are 10 standout mileposts in Preakness Day history.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2025
Before Andrew Painter stepped on a mound in a regular-season minor-league game for the first time in 938 days — just another milepost in the top prospect’s path toward the majors — even Dave Dombrowski was a little excited.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for milepost
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milepost. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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milepost
noun
mile·post
ˈmī(ə)l-ˌpōst
: a post indicating the distance in miles to a stated place
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