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
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
See a complete schedule of the festivals and an interactive map on the Folklife Festival website.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
James Powel, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Ablation has been around for years, but technology continues to evolve, including tools within the Johnson & Johnson MedTech portfolio that doctors use to map the heart and deliver treatment with more precision.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Though the city's online neighborhood map technically classifies the site as part of downtown, Long's identifies as a Haughville institution that has served doughnuts to west siders for four generations, serving up to 1,000 customers each day out of its pale-yellow sided building.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
See a complete schedule of the festivals and an interactive map on the Folklife Festival website.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Weather watches and warnings map Wind warnings Large swaths of the Midwest and Texas are under wind watches and warnings of various intensities.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Ablation has been around for years, but technology continues to evolve, including tools within the Johnson & Johnson MedTech portfolio that doctors use to map the heart and deliver treatment with more precision.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Of the Top Ten songs on South Korea’s digital chart at midyear last year, only three were by idol groups.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers also pointed out that the one-pager was unsigned and simply a chart.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Competitions are planned ranging from a strawberry costume contest to pie eating and beer stein-holding.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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The firm also designed the downtown Miami Four Seasons hotel and tower and PortMiami cruise terminal.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The new $11 million installation features between 48,000 and 50,000 individual LED lights — double the number in the original 2013 display — designed for 360-degree visibility and built to better withstand the bay’s salty, windy weather, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Named for the Astor matriarch who shaped New York society, these suites feature a welcome foyer, separate living room, king bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, and that same stunning marble bathroom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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