Thesaurus results for MAPS

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noun

plural of map

as in charts

an illustration of certain features of a geographical area a wall map of the United States

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maps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of map

as in plans

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Recent Examples of maps

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 This method trumps standard approaches because traditional modelling only maps light as an average across the entire limb. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Brattin voted for the bill that changed the state’s maps, and vigorously defended it in lawsuits, press conferences and on social media. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 The city of Sacramento advised residents to check course maps and be prepared for detours and closures. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 In the past two years in Texas and Florida — states with large Hispanic populations— Republicans redrew congressional maps, banking on their continued support. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 These decisions also inform the game’s maps, which combine the characters with their backgrounds and surrounding environments. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 While Republicans redrew North Carolina’s maps to make Davis’s seat more GOP-friendly, the plan so far appears to have not resulted in a safe GOP seat. — Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Take advantage of the free loaner bikes, and the new bike maps, to take a tour of the town, and eat up at The Courtney Room, which has won several awards since opening in 2018, including being a ‘100 Best Restaurants in Canada’ for 2019. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for maps

Noun

Explore See latest videos, charts and news Performing as part of his 30-night residency at the New York venue, Styles paused to address the crowd before the tribute.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2026
Hugo noted that the album debuted at Number 10 on the Billboard charts and has generated millions of streams.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of charts

Verb

Whether Musk plans to build (or buy) another wireless network or pressure the incumbents to strike deals with SpaceX, the telecoms' oligopoly is looking shakier.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Paramount plans to upgrade the theater with state-of-the-art projection systems and in-seat food and drink service, Rick Caruso, whose company owns the Palisades Village shopping center where the Bay Theater is located, said in an interview.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of plans

Verb

Hyperscalers are pouring billions into data centers, and Broadcom, which designs custom AI chips for them, has been one of the biggest beneficiaries.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
While Charles Zana’s interiors projects and designs whisper poetic refinement, he’s drawn to edgy works of postmodern art.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of designs

Verb

France, unlike the United States, places strict limits on campaign spending, but money still shapes the broader political ecosystem.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
What’s popular online increasingly shapes what ends up on store shelves, as brands race to meet the demand that viral aesthetics create.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of shapes

Verb

When Gilla Band hit the road, their front-of-house guy drives, Fox also engineers, Kiely sells merch, and Faulkner runs tech.

— Laura Snapes, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
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

Definition of engineers

Verb

The 23-foot Winnebago EKKO moves awkwardly, changing direction every few seconds as Bernert carefully maneuvers it into position.

— Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Crystal’s fluid staging, full of agile and vibrant design choices, smoothly maneuvers the action.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026