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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Explore the collection further by clicking on the images and map above.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
But the last time 0% of the California map had any level of abnormally dry or drought conditions was all the way back in December 2000.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Typically when researchers map a genome, an organism is sampled and the DNA is sequenced.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
Explore the collection further by clicking on the images and map above.
—JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Jacob Wilkins, Dominique’s 19-year-old son, is a 6-foot-9 freshman forward for the Bulldogs known for similar off-the-charts athleticism and dunking prowess.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Motorola designed the phone to feel familiar when closed and expansive when opened.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, 40 years later, Toby reflects on growing up surrounded by magic and how working alongside his parents over the years has shaped both his life and career.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Opening arguments in a Stanford felony vandalism case began Friday amid sharp disputes over whether political views tied to Israel’s war in Gaza should factor into the trial — an issue that has shaped the case from its earliest stages.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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