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
Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
For example, the site posts the flight path, images, coordinates, maps and information from news sources and social media posts for the Delta flight that rolled over in Toronto Pearson.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The painful reverberations of that decision come to light in the present-day narrative, in which Qu maps the cousins’ reconciliation.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Every six months, the telescope will create a scan of the entire sky in 102 infrared colors, differentiating hundreds of millions of galaxies by their ancient light and heat signatures and compiling them into one complete map of the universe.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
For example, the site posts the flight path, images, coordinates, maps and information from news sources and social media posts for the Delta flight that rolled over in Toronto Pearson.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
As residents continue to imagine what Altadena’s future could look like after the Eaton fire, and fight to preserve its legacy from mass development, dreamers have begun mapping plans that would pay honor to homes dating back to the past century.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The painful reverberations of that decision come to light in the present-day narrative, in which Qu maps the cousins’ reconciliation.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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The title soars from No. 6 to No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart, returning to the summit and blocking both Kendrick Lamar and Drake from dominating.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Five of Stone’s albums as a solo singer reached the top 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The outrageous plot follows failing impresario Max Bialystock who plans to stage a Broadway flop and collect on investors’ money.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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These are all important features for anyone who plans to spend hours walking, standing, or running.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That tool was designed to help people track their coronavirus relief payments and allow taxpayers to provide direct deposit information to receive the Economic Impact Payments more quickly.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The flattering, form-fitting jacket is designed with functional, sweat-wicking fabric that’s equal parts stretchy and breathable.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And yet, these small acts have the power to shape a relationship in profound ways.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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So these drives — a need to know and a strong desire never to never find out — are often warring within us, shaping our worldview, our relationships, and our self-image.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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