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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Noun
The final boundaries for the Chiefs project are not yet clear, but an early map from last year showed the district covering large portions of Wyandotte and Johnson counties. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 The boundary map the board selected for middle and high schools was the most popular among students, staff, parents and community members, Lambie said. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
With its experience in using balloons to map the stratosphere and model atmospheric currents, NASA provided information on how to shoot the balloon down without endangering anyone on the ground. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 Their goal was to map where these compact systems can actually turn a profit without being crushed by ballooning construction costs. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for map
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Noun
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news Now entering its 22nd edition, the cooler-than-dry-ice bill also includes Slayyyter, ADÉLA, Kim Petras, MUNA, Ninajirachi and Rico Nasty.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Daniels, a rookie, signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in the spring, but quickly moved up the depth chart in training camp.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After dinner, Ocampo planned to walk around the neighborhood with his walker, selling peanuts and other candies.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Chaturvedi has planned the film as the first part of a trilogy.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Launched in 2004, the $364 million observatory is designed to pivot quickly -- as its name suggests -- to capture gamma ray bursts, exploding stars and other fast-breaking cosmic action.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Architect John Irving designed each structure to sit within the dune contours rather than on top of them, rooflines covered with native grasses, nothing above the ridgeline.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Still, federal policy can shape the broader conditions affecting municipal borrowers, Marlowe said.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • School Girls isn’t a tragedy, but its antiheroine, and the world that shaped her, just might break your heart.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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