Synonyms of map

map 1 of 2

noun

ˈmap 

as in chart

an illustration of certain features of a geographical area

a wall map of the United States

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chart
• plan
• plat
• plot
• ground plan
• relief map

map

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verb

as in to plan

Related Words

• plan
• design
• shape
• engineer
• lay out
• maneuver
• frame
• devise
• manipulate
• hatch
• scheme
• cook (up)
• plot
• brew
• jockey
• concoct
• compass
• counterplot
• conspire
• intrigue
• contrive
• machinate
• put up
• collude
• connive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of map

Noun

On a map on the agency’s website where the agency posts updates of wall construction across the entire southern border, a photo showed a crane lifting one of the 30-foot-tall steel wall panels into place while construction workers looked on. — Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

California light pollution map To show just how bright California’s night sky has grown, The Bee modeled where skies are brighter at night across the Golden State. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Verb

Scientists plan to use the imager to take fast snapshots of the cosmos, study dark energy, and map the distribution of matter throughout the universe. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Start by identifying the three priorities your team should focus on over the next six to 12 months, and give permission to decline work that does not map back to them. — Chris Ernst, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing map

• all over the map
• map (out)
• road map