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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 June 2026
In a statement following the primary, Gallagher criticized the new election map.
—Haley Parsley
june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Scientists have used data from the OOI to help try to map the AMOC’s fate.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
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Noun
No doubt, the casting is all over the map.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 June 2026
In a statement following the primary, Gallagher criticized the new election map.
—Haley Parsley
june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Scientists have used data from the OOI to help try to map the AMOC’s fate.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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Some data analysis in this chart was conducted using AI.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Offensive depth chart coming together With Moton on the sideline, free-agent addition Stone Forsythe worked with the first- and second-team units at right tackle.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Verb
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So badly did the team miss Yamal that De la Fuente decided to accelerate the 18-year-old’s return to the side, bringing the Barcelona star on for Gavi in the 71st minute, earlier than planned.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch today’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Another important technique cited by several panelists is designing systems that are effectively able to regulate each other.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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The bill is designed to ensure oversight agencies share information with each other.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Yet the German coach’s words also tapped into the science of mindset, or how our beliefs and expectations about an experience can shape physiological, psychological and behavioral outcomes.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The ordinance has shaped growth in Davis for more than two decades and has repeatedly blocked large peripheral housing projects.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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