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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Under Cooper’s order, the center’s managers plan to meet with the board in mid-July to vote on how to move forward on construction, according to a Justice Department filing June 19.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Addie Richardson, who works at a mobility store located along Southwest 10th Street, said her business plans to leave the corridor when its lease expires later this year.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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While the original impressed us with its ability to enhance product absorption and boost radiance, the new Booster Pro X2 doubles down with stronger output, dual-electrode technology, and seven treatment modes designed to improve everything from dull skin to large pores.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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