Synonyms of maps

maps 1 of 2

noun

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

• charts
• plans
• plats
• plots
• ground plans
• relief maps

maps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of map

as in plans

Related Words

• plans
• designs
• shapes
• engineers
• maneuvers
• frames
• lays out
• plots
• devises
• manipulates
• hatches
• schemes
• cooks (up)
• brews
• jockeys
• concocts
• counterplots
• compasses
• intrigues
• conspires
• colludes
• machinates
• contrives
• connives
• puts up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maps

Noun

The earliest Democrats could enact new maps would be for the 2028 election. — Colin Pascal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

The team reviewed 911 calls, radio communications, dispatch data, evacuation maps, staffing plans and more. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

The team analyzed maps showing where continents lay underwater or dry at 10-million-year time points. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Residents began to voice their concerns in November, when the agency unveiled initial maps for the project that showed roadways through people’s homes. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Areas at high risk of flooding and where few people are insured tend to be poorer, experts said, as are areas where FEMA's flood maps don't properly convey the severity of the risk or mandate that enough people buy coverage. — Michael Phillis, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

The new maps were drawn in hopes of winning Republicans as many as four new congressional seats. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Experts say flood maps need reform In many places, FEMA’s flood maps don’t do a good job of capturing the extent of severe flood risk. — Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

This work should produce current-state, transitional and intended-state maps. — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026