maps 1 of 2

plural of map
as in charts
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a wall map of the United States

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

maps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of map

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of maps
Verb
Rimaks achieves this emotion through erosion, from natural fade maps and cloudy indigo bleeds to worn-in whiskers that look authentically aged. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025 Prop 50 is a redistricting measure that would shift congressional maps in a bid to pick up more Democratic House seats in the state, an effort led by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom in response to similar efforts by Texas Republicans. Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Those maps marked how battles played out and where campaigns went wrong. Sarah Botstein, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 In 2018, the Pennsylvania court struck down congressional maps drawn by Republican lawmakers, a win for Democrats ahead of that year's midterm elections. Emily Chang, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025 New vaccination maps reveal outbreak risks. Reuters, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025 At launch, there will be 18 maps to compete on and 30 weapons to unlock, with dozens of customization options allowing users to fine tune their guns’ scopes, grips, barrels, and more. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025 The notepad, maps, and home, among others, seem to be getting hung up. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025 When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. William B. Davis, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maps
Noun
  • Holdover titles otherwise rounded out the top of the box office charts.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Bitcoin’s rise has often been told as a story of price charts and speculation.
    Luke Xie, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Matthew Pigatt, director of small business and membership services at the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, plans on discussing the effects of the new open carry legislation with business people at an upcoming meeting.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
  • More evidence surfaced Friday night that Belichick plans to stay at North Carolina.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The company designs structured coloring books that merge narrative detail with physical engagement, using distinctive bubble lettering and diagrammatic layouts to help learners color both the word and the structure.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The best example came on the Serpenti Forever designs, with the top handle bedazzled with a multicolor spray of light made of 8,348 rhinestones.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Generational context shapes much of today’s debate around hormone therapy.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This reduces friction, lowers the risk of injury and adapts to different body shapes automatically.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Big Tech now engineers a perpetual state of insecurity by creating relentless technological churn, rendering our skills and safety measures obsolete, only to then sell us the tools to catch up.
    Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The study, conducted over several years, uses an approach that engineers artificial proteins (referred to as ion channels) in the brain that are activated by and bound to cocaine.
    Noah Lyons, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Laura is able to shove Cherry hard enough to pry Daniel away from her and lock her in the room, but Cherry jumps out of the balcony, sacrificing her ankle, and maneuvers herself back into the house.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In the next part of the scene, Gabriel maneuvers the plane into a roll, forcing Ethan, who is still clinging to the seatbelt, to slam into the side of the plane.
    EW.com, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maps. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on maps

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!