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routes

  • plural
    of route.
    route
    noun
    a course, way, or road for passage or travel.
  • present tense form
    of route (3rd person singular).
    route
    noun
    a course, way, or road for passage or travel.

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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