Thesaurus results for MAPS

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noun

plural of map

as in charts

an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a wall map of the United States

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verb

present tense third-person singular of map

as in plans

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Recent Examples of maps

Noun

Among those, some contained confidential data, such as new-hire onboarding information, an ad proposal for a US government agency (marked confidential), and sales territory maps for another company. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2026 The Rand McNally 2027 Road Atlas isn’t quite as detailed as the maps being made for automotive navigation by companies like here. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Nov. 2026 Over the next two years, Republicans may attempt to implement even more new maps in many new states, particularly in the South. — Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026 The data release lays the foundation for one of the largest-ever 3D maps of the cosmos and many groundbreaking discoveries about the nature of dark energy and dark matter. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026 Our objective should be to have a say the next time the maps need to be drawn after the 2030 census. — Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026 Moore and Alsobrooks are supporting efforts to create new congressional maps that could give Democrats a sweep of our state’s eight congressional districts. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026 Looking ahead, the column says the maps remain in place through 2030 despite being presented as an emergency measure. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026 California countered by redrawing the maps to add five Democrats, but Democrats won everywhere, so the impact is hard to discern. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for maps

Noun

The studio fussiness is why Fagen’s music would later go in and out of style—when raw sounds are in fashion, people tend to point out where his band’s singles landed on the Easy Listening charts.

— Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
Airlines have largely gotten rid of static mileage redemption charts in favor of dynamic pricing, making budgeting for an award ticket more difficult.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of charts

Verb

Flying cars arrive XPeng plans to introduce its two-seat flying vehicle for limited commercial use in the second half of 2027.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
The charter school plans to build athletic fields on the site for its growing elementary campus.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

In July, Gabbriette wore several custom Matières Fécales x Christian Louboutin designs for her wedding to The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, including white satin pumps with the collaboration’s distinctive curved heels.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
There are colorful beads, mini leather accessories, nostalgic trinkets, whimsy characters, and even designs with a practical purpose.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of designs

Verb

When Gilla Band hit the road, their front-of-house guy drives, Fox also engineers, Kiely sells merch, and Faulkner runs tech.

— Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Our enterprising Gravedigger, a true woman of science, engineers a lizard elixir and regenerates the finger into a long tentacle that eventually demands a body.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of engineers

Verb

The 23-foot Winnebago EKKO moves awkwardly, changing direction every few seconds as Bernert carefully maneuvers it into position.

— Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Crystal’s fluid staging, full of agile and vibrant design choices, smoothly maneuvers the action.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026