Synonyms of map

map 1 of 2

noun

ˈmap 

as in chart

an illustration of certain features of a geographical area

a wall map of the United States

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chart
• plan
• plat
• plot
• ground plan
• relief map

map

2 of 2

verb

as in to plan

Related Words

• plan
• design
• shape
• engineer
• lay out
• maneuver
• frame
• devise
• manipulate
• hatch
• scheme
• cook (up)
• plot
• brew
• jockey
• concoct
• compass
• counterplot
• conspire
• intrigue
• contrive
• machinate
• put up
• collude
• connive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of map

Noun

Democrats are hoping that the new congressional maps approved by California voters in 2025 will give them an edge. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Voting to decide which map to use in future elections is also on the ballot in November. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

The spacecraft will spend its first few months in the Martian system observing Phobos from different altitudes, using its TENGOO and OROCHI cameras, LIDAR and MSA to map the moon's surface, study its composition and select potential landing sites. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026

The needs assessment, due to CalRecycle by March 1, 2027, will map California’s existing textile collection, hauling, reuse, repair, recycling and disposal capacity. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing map

• all over the map
• map (out)
• road map