map out
verb
mapped out; mapping out; maps out
: 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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Staff members explain the controls and map out the safe parts of the harbor.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Booking appointments, mapping out travel and syncing calendars with roommates or partners.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Lawyers go through accident reports, documentation, and the details of the crash to map out what legal options exist.
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Kaitlyn Gomez,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has mapped out a nutritious diet focused on promoting eye health.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Booking appointments, mapping out travel and syncing calendars with roommates or partners.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Lawyers go through accident reports, documentation, and the details of the crash to map out what legal options exist.
—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has mapped out a nutritious diet focused on promoting eye health.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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