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
Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The ruling has the potential to shake up congressional maps nationwide.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The film does not attempt to map each death into a clear narrative.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
An advocate for historically Black schools Scott served decades in Congress while living outside his district after maps were redrawn.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The ruling has the potential to shake up congressional maps nationwide.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
The device uses sensitive carbon rather than metal to deliver signals that are much clearer and more precise, enabling surgeons to map and understand brain activity in real time with far greater detail.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
The film does not attempt to map each death into a clear narrative.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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Parker’s depth chart looks considerably different after just one day of the draft.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lomu joines Moses, Will Campbell, Marcus Bryant, James Hudson, Sebastian Gutierrez and Lorenz Metz on the Patriots’ offensive tackle depth chart.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The royal family has a slate of events planned for April 21, Queen Elizabeth's centenary.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Artworks that were planned to go on display at Art Basel Hong Kong ended up stuck at sea for more than a month en route from Abu Dhabi, according to Jerome Sozzi, general manager of Bonds Fine Art Logistics in Hong Kong, after the US sank an Iranian frigate in the waters off Sri Lanka on March 4.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lucky Step Ballet Fashion Sneakers These are a fun, budget-friendly take on the ballet sneaker trend that feels thoughtfully designed.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The square neckline is complemented by decorative buttons, the sleeves are designed with smocked accents and ruffles, and the stripes give it a nautical, breezy vibe that’s fit for your next beach trip or cruise.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Grandmasters chronicles the rivalries, reinventions, and personal battles shaping the modern pursuit of greatness in the game of kings.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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