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 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 The affected area includes mileposts 227-243, ADOT said. — Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 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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But as this milestone and his injury last season reiterate, this is temporary and precarious.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
In addition to these milestones, this will be the ninth overall launch by the Ariane 6 program, which was developed by the European Space Agency and is now operated by Arianespace.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

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Meta agrees to a $17-billion settlement with 47 states, ending a landmark teen social media addiction trial.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Meta just settled a landmark child-safety case with a fine of up to $18 billion paid over the next decade, with annual payments equal to less than 1% of its 2025 revenue.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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