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
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The Democratic congressman went on to express confidence that a referendum campaign to strike down the map would be certified for the ballot.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 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
By combining fleet data with external weather information, the company has developed higher-resolution maps of conditions such as coastal fog, particularly in places like San Francisco and Phoenix, where weather can shift sharply over short distances.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The Democratic congressman went on to express confidence that a referendum campaign to strike down the map would be certified for the ballot.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 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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The hotel plans to organize excursions to nearby wine estates for tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The state is planning a $10 million project that will impact two communities and, in addition to replacing outdated infrastructure, the work is intended to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, records show.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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While OpenAI was created as a nonprofit designed to responsibly harness the power of the emerging artificial intelligence technology, the company created a for-profit subsidiary in 2019 and three years later released ChatGPT, which jumpstarted widespread adoption of the technology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The 200-acre complex just outside Atlanta will house all 27 national teams and features 17 outdoor fields, two indoor pitches, a high-performance gym, recovery centers and coaching education spaces designed to centralize player development, sports science and coach training under one roof.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The International Organization for Migration says the forum is held every four years for countries to review progress and shape next steps on migration policy.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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In the new Netflix documentary Marty, Life Is Short, the 76-year-old comedian and his close A-list friends reflect on the love, grief and success that have shaped his life, including the loss of his wife, who died of ovarian cancer in 2010 at age 58.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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