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noun

ˈmap How to pronounce map (audio)
Definition of mapnext
as in chart
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a wall map of the United States

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verb

as in to plan

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Recent Examples of map
Noun
The heat risk map for Sunday forecasts major risks in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida—many of which have small pockets of places with extreme heat risk. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The new land-use map encourages housing, density and mixed commercial and residential development — three things that can be hard to square with historic districts. — Mark Dee july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Verb
Some of the best comfort shoes also have insoles that correct for overpronation, not to mention ones that map the foot’s pressure points to stimulate circulation. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 If your ambition strains your calendar, map the work in blocks and protect a buffer. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for map
Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
  1. chart
  2. plan
  3. design
  4. shape
Noun
  • Jaydon Blue takes advantage of Mafah fumble The backup running back role is up for grabs going into training camp, and Wednesday served as the first opportunity for the players behind Javonte Williams on the depth chart to make an impression.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • The Carolina Panthers’ quarterback depth chart had itself a day in uptown Charlotte Wednesday.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of chart
Verb
  • Not a bright idea For his study, Hainaut, who has worked as an astronomer for ESO for over 30 years, set out to simulate the locations, motion, and brightness of all existing and planned satellite constellations.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
  • But the Ship upper stage hit all of its marks, successfully deploying 20 next-gen Starlink satellites, re-igniting one of its Raptor engines in space as planned and splashing down softly off the coast of Western Australia.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of plan
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  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued a statement Friday afternoon defending its use of a state database, which is designed for criminal investigations, to look into activists who publicly criticized the agency’s policies.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • The two-year program is designed for students who already hold an associate degree in a qualifying field and aims to address the region’s teacher shortage.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • As companies lack clear personal branding policies, Taylor believes employees like her are proactively shaping future corporate guidelines, volunteering to lead this evolving professional frontier.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The billionaire businessman has spent over five decades shaping the entertainment industry during his tenures at ABC, Fox, and Paramount.
    — Erianne Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of shape

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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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