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
Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Baton Rouge mass shooting This locator map shows where the Mall of Louisiana is, near Baton Rouge, in southern Louisiana.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Slow it down just enough to map the next step clearly.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply weakened a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act, a ruling that limits the consideration of race in drawing voting maps and could usher in Republican gains in the House.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Baton Rouge mass shooting This locator map shows where the Mall of Louisiana is, near Baton Rouge, in southern Louisiana.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its tools will help workers map their strengths and interests onto roles and explain how AI is affecting every profession.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Slow it down just enough to map the next step clearly.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kim said the permanent Bally’s Chicago casino is expected to move to the top of the revenue charts in Illinois.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Plus, Karla Subero Pittol‘s popular Venezuelan cafe Chainsaw on Melrose Hill is expanding to the space next door where dinner service is planned.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Anthony Edwards, listed as questionable, is planning to give it a go, per multiple reports.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
Verb
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TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Roth's look last year, which was designed by LaQuan Smith, was a black suit with beaded detailing.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Joey Garrison The White House plans to serve King Charles, Queen Camilla and other guests dover sole meunière ‒ a premium French fish dish ‒ as the main course of Tuesday's royal state dinner followed by a chocolate gâteau shaped like a beehive for dessert.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while CJ McCollum, who had shaped too much of this series already, was limited to six points on 3-for-10 shooting.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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