as in chart
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area
a wall map of the United States
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Recent Examples of map
Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Baton Rouge mass shooting This locator map shows where the Mall of Louisiana is, near Baton Rouge, in southern Louisiana.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Slow it down just enough to map the next step clearly.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply weakened a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act, a ruling that limits the consideration of race in drawing voting maps and could usher in Republican gains in the House.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2026
Baton Rouge mass shooting This locator map shows where the Mall of Louisiana is, near Baton Rouge, in southern Louisiana.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its tools will help workers map their strengths and interests onto roles and explain how AI is affecting every profession.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Slow it down just enough to map the next step clearly.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kim said the permanent Bally’s Chicago casino is expected to move to the top of the revenue charts in Illinois.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Buckingham Palace announced Sunday that the visit would proceed as previously planned.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Seeking offense, New York plans to designate Tommy Pham for assignment and has agreed to a major league contract with Austin Slater, a pair of people familiar with the move said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decisions were not announced.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully compliant with ADA standards, and has five accessible Deluxe rooms designed to accommodate guests with limited mobility and disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Joey Garrison The White House plans to serve King Charles, Queen Camilla and other guests dover sole meunière ‒ a premium French fish dish ‒ as the main course of Tuesday's royal state dinner followed by a chocolate gâteau shaped like a beehive for dessert.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while CJ McCollum, who had shaped too much of this series already, was limited to six points on 3-for-10 shooting.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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