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map (out)

verb

Definition of map (out)next
as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance mapped out a plan for the fledgling company to become profitable within two years

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map (out)
  1. plan
  2. design
  3. prepare
  4. organize
  5. arrange
  6. plot
  7. chart
Verb
  • After dinner, Ocampo planned to walk around the neighborhood with his walker, selling peanuts and other candies.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Chaturvedi has planned the film as the first part of a trilogy.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • Launched in 2004, the $364 million observatory is designed to pivot quickly -- as its name suggests -- to capture gamma ray bursts, exploding stars and other fast-breaking cosmic action.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Architect John Irving designed each structure to sit within the dune contours rather than on top of them, rooflines covered with native grasses, nothing above the ridgeline.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • Stanford professor Matt Abrahams and Zapier CEO Wade Foster discuss how leaders are using AI to synthesize information, structure ideas, prepare for difficult conversations, and rehearse for high-stakes moments.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The company must now complete its interior systems, install and commission specialized production equipment and prepare the facility for commercial operations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • Much of the material that makes that private side visible survived thanks to his wife, actor Asunción Balaguer, who spent decades preserving and organizing his archive.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In an effort to spread the word for the need for this bill, Rappaport has organized Connecticut joining the inaugural walk and peaceful rally for Long Term Care Reform.
    — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of organize
Verb
  • Guests who need accessible room setups or transportation are encouraged to arrange these in advance of their visit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The White House also arranged for an elaborate military review that the leaders and their spouses observed before the Oval Office talks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of arrange
Verb
  • Israeli Defense Forces said Bik was involved in plotting attacks and recruiting new members.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Heat opted to move forward with filling its roster this week instead of plotting a pursuit of the available veteran free agents, a group including guards D’Angelo Russell, Gabe Vincent and Ryan Nembhard.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of plot
Verb
  • Stocks The stock market has charted its own course, largely fueled by ongoing investments in AI.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Camille Fournier’s The Manager’s Path charts the climb into management; Will Larson’s Staff Engineer argues the IC track is real leadership.
    — Aditi Khullar, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of chart
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“Map (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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