as in chart
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area
a wall map of the United States
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Recent Examples of map
Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
Their solution, ActiveGuard, scans an organization’s infrastructure 24/7 to map cryptographic systems and enable quantum-safe upgrades.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Check out the football parking map to find a spot, or consider concierge tailgating services to skip the hassle and just enjoy a good time.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The researchers, from the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, were field-testing a new approach to biodiversity monitoring, in this case to map insect life across different kinds of vegetation.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
Their solution, ActiveGuard, scans an organization’s infrastructure 24/7 to map cryptographic systems and enable quantum-safe upgrades.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
When asked what precipitated the study now, Bauges pointed to a map.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
Check out the football parking map to find a spot, or consider concierge tailgating services to skip the hassle and just enjoy a good time.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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Ares Management total assets under management The doughnut chart shows Ares Management's AUM, parsed by category.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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McRae’s singles have shown impressive endurance on the Hot 100, with eight of her songs already spending at least 20 weeks on the chart.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, there's a lot more open space and outdoor activities than what would have been planned before the pandemic.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Griffith decided to proceed to trial as planned.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting regime, designed to make United profitable again, epitomises that financial landscape.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The egg itself sits on a rock-crystal base, which is shaped like a block of melting ice and adorned with even more diamonds and platinum.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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