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
Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 17 June 2026
So the decision has allowed Republicans — a party dominated by white people — to redraw maps to goose likely GOP districts by redistributing nonwhite voters who tend to support Democrats.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
In the fall, project leaders will conduct community outreach and recruitment, train volunteers, map routes and manage logistics.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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Noun
The locations of first aid stations are marked on interactive stadium maps on FIFA's website.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 17 June 2026
So the decision has allowed Republicans — a party dominated by white people — to redraw maps to goose likely GOP districts by redistributing nonwhite voters who tend to support Democrats.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Verb
Sign up for a short class that excites you, or map a weekend day trip with a friend who laughs easily.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
In the fall, project leaders will conduct community outreach and recruitment, train volunteers, map routes and manage logistics.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
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In the 2000s, fans saw Ray Allen climb the all-time 3-point shooting charts — paving the way for modern players like Steph Curry — as the Supersonics closed off their tenure with Durant winning Rookie of the Year in 2008.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Instead, a doctor walked into the room, looked down at his chart and delivered a life-altering diagnosis.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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So badly did the team miss Yamal that De la Fuente decided to accelerate the 18-year-old’s return to the side, bringing the Barcelona star on for Gavi in the 71st minute, earlier than planned.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch today’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Another important technique cited by several panelists is designing systems that are effectively able to regulate each other.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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The bill is designed to ensure oversight agencies share information with each other.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Yet the German coach’s words also tapped into the science of mindset, or how our beliefs and expectations about an experience can shape physiological, psychological and behavioral outcomes.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The ordinance has shaped growth in Davis for more than two decades and has repeatedly blocked large peripheral housing projects.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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