routes
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pluralof route.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
routenouna course, way, or road for passage or travel. -
present tense formof route (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
routenouna course, way, or road for passage or travel.
Example Sentences
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He noted how sea voyages had enabled Western countries to open new routes, expand overseas colonies, control trade and become world powers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
As missions involve longer journeys and increasingly complex operations, the team wants to reduce the time and resources needed to plan safe routes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
They mapped out public toilets in some of the poorest regions of the city, created bus routes databases and fought slum clearance policies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The figures highlight the constraints on regional supplies even as exporters find alternative routes to international markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
If the dog doesn't go for them though really, who wouldn't? then you'll have to break out your routes.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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