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
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
William B. Davis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The film doesn’t try for the kind of speedy, swoony theatrics of the rom-coms that initially put Roberts on the map.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Juno has also investigated Jupiter's faint ring system, while continuing to map the planet's powerful magnetic and gravitational fields.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
All times on the map are Philippine time.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The film doesn’t try for the kind of speedy, swoony theatrics of the rom-coms that initially put Roberts on the map.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
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Megan Thee Stallion does not want to entertain arguments about her chart success.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, Amazon’s best-sellers chart is brimming with comfy lounge bottoms that were practically made for fall, including these $9 wide-leg Hanes sweatpants and these ultra-cozy baggy joggers from Walifrey.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The researchers plan to address the light sensitivity issue by modifying how the vitamin interacts with the electrolyte and by improving the engineering of the flow cell itself.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thomas Tuchel plans to speak to the Real Madrid midfielder.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The film will expand on the hit series created by Thomas Astruc and designed by Nathanaël Bronn, which has been airing on TF1 in France since 2015, as well as over 120 additional territories worldwide.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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The new research focused on an NOA mouse model specifically designed to mimic human genetic deficiencies causing meiotic arrest — a stage where sperm production stalls.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The breakthrough in recent days offers a chance to reassert America's ability to shape events beyond its borders.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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