map out

verb

mapped out; mapping out; maps out
Synonyms of map outnext
: to plan the details of (something, such as a program or one's future)
We mapped out a plan of action.
They mapped her campaign for governor all out.
She has her future all mapped out.

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To map out these heavenly realms takes a certain amount of ego and pollyannaism otherwise absent from Reilly’s worldview. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 At the time, Newman, the youngest of his six children, had a whole career mapped out in law. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 His words inspired me to map out my own leadership lessons from going the distance. Maureen Burke, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The process includes mapping out a layout plan and getting a quote before it gets built and shipped. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for map out

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“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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