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noun

ˈmap How to pronounce map (audio)
Definition of mapnext
as in chart
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a wall map of the United States

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verb

as in to plan

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Recent Examples of map
Noun
Versus PvP multiplayer for online competition also returns with all-new maps and both Social and Ranked matches. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Trump is nowhere near that, but the map is so ridiculously different because of the redistricting on the Republican side and on the Democratic side. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
The crew will map the seafloor, document marine life and collect data to better understand the geology and biodiversity of the region. — Velvet Wu july 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 Before booking, map the actual driving time to more than one viewing location; limited roads and eclipse traffic could make even a relatively short distance difficult on August 12. — Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for map
Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
  1. chart
  2. plan
  3. design
  4. shape
Noun
  • No mystery at tight end, where Hunter Henry and rookies Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin remain at the top of the depth chart.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That chart uses FanGraphs’ Rest-of-Season WAR projections, which estimates how many wins a player will contribute compared to a replacement-level player over the remainder of the season.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of chart
Verb
  • The extended family — Spinelle’s mother, brother, aunt, sister and nieces — had planned to get citizenship and move to Italy, where his great-grandparents were from.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The unexpected weekend getaway While planning ahead is crucial during the busy summer months, some of the best memories come from those spur-of-the-moment trips.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • This two-piece set was particularly designed for lounging and getting things done alike.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Features like autoplay, infinite scroll and algorithmic content recommendations have been the prime targets of legal arguments that social media platforms are designed to be addictive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • Careers often carry more of our identity than realized, shaping daily life and self-perception.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Having sought to upend the global maritime order — the underpinning of the global goods trade, energy flows, food supplies, and internet communications — China now seeks the trust of smaller countries to shape the digital one.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of shape

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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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