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
The mileposts on the road to a carbon-free California are beginning to appear, and the state is already falling behind.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2025
The trail head is at milepost 296, about one mile from where Huang was found.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
Police said the Dowdy was impaired and struck a Chevrolet Express bus head-on near milepost 23.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
According to New Jersey State Police, officers responded to the area near milepost 19.4 shortly after 4 a.m. for reports of a head-on collision.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2025
The trail head is at milepost 296, about one mile from where Huang was found.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025
Police said the Dowdy was impaired and struck a Chevrolet Express bus head-on near milepost 23.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
According to New Jersey State Police, officers responded to the area near milepost 19.4 shortly after 4 a.m. for reports of a head-on collision.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for milepost
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To mark the milestone, granddaughter Riley Keough shared an Instagram Stories tribute for Priscilla — the ex-wife of the late Elvis Presley.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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More big stories In post-fire milestone, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, clearing a traffic bottleneck.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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With its vintage vibes and slow-burn suspense, the film, directed by Matt Palmer, captivates audiences with its brutal, twisty climax and echoes horror classics like Scream and Heathers.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Bird’s action scenes are their own symphonies, each with a distinct melody and a breathless climax.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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The Dolores watershed is truly a gem that should be preserved and restored for future generations.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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Each of these Justices has what could be called signature cases, with some splashy opinion reaching to be a watershed.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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Created by a Benedictine monk with a serious eye for detail, this whimsical stop features 125 tiny, handcrafted replicas of famous historic landmarks, like St. Peter’s Basilica and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, all located on the grounds of Alabama’s only Benedictine monastery, St. Bernard Abbey.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The National, Autograph Hotel Located in what was once the 1932 First National Center, The National is a historic landmark that once served as a banking hall.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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“Milepost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milepost. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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