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noun

ˈmap How to pronounce map (audio)
Definition of mapnext
as in chart
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a wall map of the United States

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verb

as in to plan

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Recent Examples of map
Noun
Here’s where the cannabis map could expand in 2026 and beyond. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The innovative neo-noir delight that put Nolan on the cinematic map. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Verb
With a catheter inserted into a vein, intravenous tubing fitted and a syringe pump loaded and primed, the subject waits as the bed retracts until his brain is centered within the great coils of an MRI machine calibrated to map altered brain states. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 16 July 2026 This phrase reveals that the essential meaning of such monuments is to map the historical grievances of Trianon onto modern European politics. — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for map
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  1. chart
  2. plan
  3. design
  4. shape
Noun
  • But the way the Panthers had their depth chart set up — signing Walker as well as tackle Stone Forsyth in free agency — playing immediately didn’t necessarily have to be in the cards for Freeling.
    — Alex Zietlow July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • As of Monday, the Keys is now at a level two on the coral bleaching watch alert chart, which means significant bleaching is expected and coral death is likely.
    — Alex Harris July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
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Verb
  • After aborting a Starship test flight last week, SpaceX plans to try again this Thursday evening.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • Engineers plan to build a complete digital twin of the factory before construction begins.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Definition of plan
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  • Griffin and his wife, pioneering architect Marion Mahony, who had both started their careers at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Oak Park Studio, had beaten 136 competitors to design a new capital city for Australia.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Hypoallergenic bedding like pillows, comforters and bedsheets is designed to resist common indoor allergens like pollen, pet dander and dust mites.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • As companies lack clear personal branding policies, Taylor believes employees like her are proactively shaping future corporate guidelines, volunteering to lead this evolving professional frontier.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The billionaire businessman has spent over five decades shaping the entertainment industry during his tenures at ABC, Fox, and Paramount.
    — Erianne Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of shape

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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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