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an illustration of certain features of a geographical area
a wall map of the United States
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Recent Examples of maps
Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Supreme Court reversed a lower federal court’s ruling striking down the maps by a 6-3 margin on ideological lines, formally ending the legal battle and allowing the map, which could net Republicans up to five seats in the House, to stand beyond the 2026 elections.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Though the intent is to ease congestion on a highly trafficked portion of the interstate, neighborhood and citywide groups oppose the project after maps revealed neighborhoods in historically Black parts of town could lose homes.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The Florida Legislature is set to begin a special session tomorrow to discuss and vote on the maps.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The public has never seen the maps.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The move appears to have backfired, spurring voters in California and, last week, Virginia to redraw their state’s political maps to more than offset Texas and boost Democrats in November.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
That impulsiveness was on display last year when the president pushed the Texas state legislature to gerrymander its electoral maps before the midterms in the hope of maintaining Republican control of Congress.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
During the event, old maps from the extensive Moellering Collection were on display throughout the library.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Those amendments were designed to stop partisan gerrymandering and require that maps not be drawn to favor or disfavor a political party or incumbent.
—Dan Daley, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Supreme Court reversed a lower federal court’s ruling striking down the maps by a 6-3 margin on ideological lines, formally ending the legal battle and allowing the map, which could net Republicans up to five seats in the House, to stand beyond the 2026 elections.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Though the intent is to ease congestion on a highly trafficked portion of the interstate, neighborhood and citywide groups oppose the project after maps revealed neighborhoods in historically Black parts of town could lose homes.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The Florida Legislature is set to begin a special session tomorrow to discuss and vote on the maps.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The public has never seen the maps.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The move appears to have backfired, spurring voters in California and, last week, Virginia to redraw their state’s political maps to more than offset Texas and boost Democrats in November.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
That impulsiveness was on display last year when the president pushed the Texas state legislature to gerrymander its electoral maps before the midterms in the hope of maintaining Republican control of Congress.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
During the event, old maps from the extensive Moellering Collection were on display throughout the library.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maps
Noun
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And with that comes post-draft depth charts.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The opening episode of the series charts Hadjar’s rise from karting to his Formula 1 debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which was cut short by a formation lap crash that brought immediate scrutiny to his career.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Today’s newsletter highlights David Scott’s daughter, Marcye Scott, plans to run in the special election to fill his unexpired term.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even in the more modern setting, the dainty designs on the plastic tubes and metal tins convey the history of the product within.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lara Hermanson co-owns Farmscape, which designs, installs, and maintains crop and native plant gardens in California.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Designers have a powerful role to play in reducing the apparel industry’s microplastic footprint—every material choice directly shapes environmental impact.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The person who shapes the space often gets perceived as the person shaping the discussion.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Setup is seamless thanks to AI Sonic Auto Room Calibration, which engineers the audio to your specific space.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nail artists don’t use actual watercolors, of course, but the technique required to create this look is not far from how a painter maneuvers their brush on a canvas.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The correct grip could be the deciding factor in whether an astronaut correctly maneuvers a robotic arm or successfully performs a medical procedure.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Maps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maps. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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