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
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
See a complete schedule of the festivals and an interactive map on the Folklife Festival website.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But that is a challenging term to render into English since terms don’t always easily map from Japanese to English.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Though the city's online neighborhood map technically classifies the site as part of downtown, Long's identifies as a Haughville institution that has served doughnuts to west siders for four generations, serving up to 1,000 customers each day out of its pale-yellow sided building.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
See a complete schedule of the festivals and an interactive map on the Folklife Festival website.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Under the original Envision plan, NASA would contribute a key instrument known as VenSAR, a high-resolution radar system intended to map the planet's surface features.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But that is a challenging term to render into English since terms don’t always easily map from Japanese to English.
—Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
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The album will likely debut in the Top 5 on Billboard’s 200 Albums chart next week.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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The five lines, explained An Ichimoku cloud chart can look crowded.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Competitions are planned ranging from a strawberry costume contest to pie eating and beer stein-holding.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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After suffering a brutal knockout at UFC Seattle, Maycee Barber is already planning her comeback.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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The firm also designed the downtown Miami Four Seasons hotel and tower and PortMiami cruise terminal.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The new $11 million installation features between 48,000 and 50,000 individual LED lights — double the number in the original 2013 display — designed for 360-degree visibility and built to better withstand the bay’s salty, windy weather, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Named for the Astor matriarch who shaped New York society, these suites feature a welcome foyer, separate living room, king bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, and that same stunning marble bathroom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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