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
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The map was approved in a ballot referendum in April but is currently on hold while the Virginia Supreme Court considers the legality of the new map.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
To map the molecular structure of the scorpions’ weaponry, the researchers used high-resolution scanning electron microscopy coupled with micro-X-ray fluorescence imaging.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
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Noun
That map would have cut up Indianapolis into four new districts, securing a Republican edge.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The map was approved in a ballot referendum in April but is currently on hold while the Virginia Supreme Court considers the legality of the new map.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Verb
The sector’s advantage accrues to those who map agent governance onto existing infrastructure rather than treat it as net-new work.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
To map the molecular structure of the scorpions’ weaponry, the researchers used high-resolution scanning electron microscopy coupled with micro-X-ray fluorescence imaging.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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Backtalker charts Crenshaw’s extraordinary journey from precocious child to renowned public intellectual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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He and redshirt freshman Steele Pizzella are listed on the depth chart.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Plus, Karla Subero Pittol‘s popular Venezuelan cafe Chainsaw on Melrose Hill is expanding to the space next door where dinner service is planned.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Anthony Edwards, listed as questionable, is planning to give it a go, per multiple reports.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Roth's look last year, which was designed by LaQuan Smith, was a black suit with beaded detailing.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Joey Garrison The White House plans to serve King Charles, Queen Camilla and other guests dover sole meunière ‒ a premium French fish dish ‒ as the main course of Tuesday's royal state dinner followed by a chocolate gâteau shaped like a beehive for dessert.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while CJ McCollum, who had shaped too much of this series already, was limited to six points on 3-for-10 shooting.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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