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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But this week’s order adds uncertainty to massive competitions planned years in advance, to the athletes and their families planning on traveling and to local economies hosting them.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
6 June 2025 -
Multiyear commitments give nonprofits the runway to plan, build and grow.—
Victoria Philips,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Neutra designed this 750 square-foot artist’s residence in Silicon Valley in 1935 as a creative retreat for poet Jacqueline Johnson.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Smith also said bat manufacturers are now designing bats in ways that mitigate the effects of rolling.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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So each block has a director, and one block prepares and starts to shoot, then halfway [through] the other is prepping, and then starts to shoot.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Her 17-year-old is preparing for graduation while working as a lifeguard.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Hop Run Tours organizes expeditions to minor league ballparks and major league breweries.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Clinics often arrange hotel stays and local transfers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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At Emery’s request, the club arranged a warm-weather camp in Dubai during the March international break, including a couple of friendlies against local teams.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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In 2022, a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan killed bin Laden's successor, Ayman al-Zawahri, who also helped plot 9/11.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Crucially, what matters—the criteria for selection, on which continued evolution depends—also changes, plotting a wholly novel course.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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The Royals promoted him from Triple-A Omaha earlier this week and charted a new offensive course.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has charted everything from celestial bodies to the best time to plant vegetables since 1792, popularized useful nicknames for every month's full moon.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 June 2025
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“Map (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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