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
ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Why go to the trouble of making a map?
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Earlier tracking sites were shut down by hosts or officials; creators hope free speech protections will let this map publicly document enforcement patterns.
—Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Noun
In that case, Search can create a UI with event suggestions, reviews, map embeds, and calendar integration.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Why go to the trouble of making a map?
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Verb
Fletcher, who, as a player, began attracting first-team attention aged 16, is well-placed to map a path for Gabriel, who is yet to grow into his body.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Earlier tracking sites were shut down by hosts or officials; creators hope free speech protections will let this map publicly document enforcement patterns.
—Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for map
Noun
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After the success of his early hits in the ’70s, Carter struggled to find the same chart success amid disco’s popularity.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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While Charlotte topped the charts in numeric growth last year, the overall number was still less than the prior year estimates.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The summer concert season will soon be here in full force, and many musical groups have outdoor performances planned.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The decision effectively limited Voting Rights claims to maps that are intentionally designed to discriminate, a very high standard.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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For many patients, that broader treatment plan may include oral medications or biologics designed to target the underlying inflammation—not just the surface symptoms.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Talking about them provides a way into the points of connection and divergence that shape our relationships.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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And Colbert, the direction of his show was really shaped by where politics were going.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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“Map.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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