map out
verb
mapped out; mapping out; maps out
: to plan the details of (something, such as a program or one's future)
We mapped out a plan of action.
They mapped her campaign for governor all out.
She has her future all mapped out.
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The team created computer models that mapped out the existing data on bird coloration and other traits.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Goei maps out a guide for The Times of how an Angeleno can make the long-but-worthy trip there (including how to snag an $80 round-trip flight).
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Every functional and commercial leader needs to come together to inspect the business and map out the next several years.
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John Speranza,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Timeline mapped out Dimon himself has been vocal about succession, both publicly and in private.
—
Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Goei maps out a guide for The Times of how an Angeleno can make the long-but-worthy trip there (including how to snag an $80 round-trip flight).
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Every functional and commercial leader needs to come together to inspect the business and map out the next several years.
—
John Speranza,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Timeline mapped out Dimon himself has been vocal about succession, both publicly and in private.
—
Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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“Map out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/map%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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