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an illustration of certain features of a geographical area
a wall map of the United States
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Recent Examples of map
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle This massive map helps Altadena fire victims feel seen
April 2, 2025
In our tests, two yards had pH readings of 8.06 and 8.16; five others had alkalinity ranging from 7.70 to 7.98.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Readings taken from these seismograph stations after earthquakes have helped scientists map Yellowstone’s magma chamber in the past, albeit blurrily, leaving the precise limits of the magma chamber unknown.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Here's the national spring and summer wildfire forecast New Jersey wildfire map
What caused the Jones Road wildfire?
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Lifestyle This massive map helps Altadena fire victims feel seen
April 2, 2025
In our tests, two yards had pH readings of 8.06 and 8.16; five others had alkalinity ranging from 7.70 to 7.98.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
To be the first to map the flora of the Grand Canyon.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Readings taken from these seismograph stations after earthquakes have helped scientists map Yellowstone’s magma chamber in the past, albeit blurrily, leaving the precise limits of the magma chamber unknown.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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In 2024, the Trojans brought in a starting cornerback, starting defensive tackle and kicker to put the finishing touches on its depth chart.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The album, which came out April 4, debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Albums chart, giving Carlile her first No. 1 on the tally and her first to reach the chart’s top 40.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Local clubs planned their yearly budgets around when their members could work the concession stands.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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The new vehicle is also planned for eventual production in China and Europe, Reuters has previously reported.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Inouye Solar Telescope is designed to operate for 44 years, which should cover four of the sun's roughly 11-year solar cycles.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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These annual adjustments are designed to ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And his words − the countless words, coined phrases and twists of the tongue − continue to shape literature and language.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Trump's balancing act between advancing diplomacy and preserving strategic alliances will shape outcomes in the region.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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