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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In an unusual twist, many of the songs that would eventually appear throughout the season were written before the writers’ room fully mapped out the story.
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Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Pacers President Kevin Pritchard touched on this ordering when mapping out the offseason after the NBA Draft Lottery.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This evaluation focuses on mapping out the legal compliance requirements, the physical engineering adjustments, and the financial structures needed to make these mobile energy stations functional.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The path forward is mapped out.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
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Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Pacers President Kevin Pritchard touched on this ordering when mapping out the offseason after the NBA Draft Lottery.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This evaluation focuses on mapping out the legal compliance requirements, the physical engineering adjustments, and the financial structures needed to make these mobile energy stations functional.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
The path forward is mapped out.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
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“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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