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noun

ˈmap How to pronounce map (audio)
Definition of mapnext
as in chart
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a wall map of the United States

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verb

as in to plan

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Recent Examples of map
Noun
On Sunday, a high of only 58 degrees is expected for Charlotte, with a low of 39, according to forecast maps. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 The state’s congressional map has been redrawn since Salazar was reelected two years ago with 60% of the vote, but the district remains largely the same, including most of the land south of the Dolphin Expressway and east of the Florida Turnpike. — Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Ever since, there’s been a boom in research attempting to prove and further map the uncanny valley. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Biologists are now finally becoming able to map experimental data to a real mathematical landscape for differentiation and show just how prescient Waddington was. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for map
Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
  1. chart
  2. plan
  3. design
  4. shape
Noun
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news The electronic and arts festival, run by Untitled Group, launched its 2027 campaign with a teaser video framed around a time capsule, cutting through archival footage from past editions.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of using a general inventory chart for operations, set a clear trigger to pause reorders or check a supplier.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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Verb
  • When the Fondation Cartier exhibition ends, the factory will be returned to Ghana for permanent installation in Kumasi, where Mahama plans to build a new institution.
    — Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Cleveland had planned a bullpen game for Friday, with Shawn Armstrong being the opener.
    — Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • While it was designed to bring nationwide uniformity and stability to college athletics, its deficiencies are manifold.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Energy-absorbing seats are designed to manage forces transmitted to occupants during an impact, potentially reducing injury risks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
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  • Zuckerberg has said that experience shapes his approach to AI.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Twelve months later, the Wilder raid is at the center of a court fight that could shape ICE operations around the country.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of shape

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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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