map out
verb
mapped out; mapping out; maps out
: to plan the details of (something, such as a program or one's future)
We mapped out a plan of action.
They mapped her campaign for governor all out.
She has her future all mapped out.
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Bookmark this list, start mapping out your route and get ready for an unforgettable trip.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The Goldman report maps out what world models actually look like in practice—and identifies two distinct but related tracks.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Projects are being built across multiple countries, with producers carefully mapping out which fund to approach, and when.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Levy already has the show’s future mapped out.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The Goldman report maps out what world models actually look like in practice—and identifies two distinct but related tracks.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Projects are being built across multiple countries, with producers carefully mapping out which fund to approach, and when.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Levy already has the show’s future mapped out.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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