as in map
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area
a chart of that section of the coastline will show any possible hazards
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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
the book charts the years between the two World Wars
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as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
charted the entire campaign for governor before she even agreed to run
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Recent Examples of chart
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The Panthers have different tiers to their wide receiver depth chart.
—Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Their 1973 release The Dark Side of the Moon remains one of the best-selling and longest-charting albums in history, cementing their commercial and cultural impact.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Noun
As is customary with reunion tapings, Bravo provided the seating chart beforehand.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The Panthers have different tiers to their wide receiver depth chart.
—Mike Kaye
april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
These helped to chart the rocket’s lopsided, roughly 26-day orbit.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Their 1973 release The Dark Side of the Moon remains one of the best-selling and longest-charting albums in history, cementing their commercial and cultural impact.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
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This kernel of truth may account for why the prosopopoeia of the wine mom absorbs so much misogynist loathing from all over the political map.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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For readers unfamiliar with the Louisiana case, in late 2023, a federal appeals court ruled that Louisiana’s map drawn after the 2020 census violated the Voting Rights Act.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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Drinking that water can cause both acute illness (like the abdominal pain that Stillman describes) and chronic illness.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Most of the monarchies in Europe are really described by their greatest and most ardent supporters.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Plus, Karla Subero Pittol‘s popular Venezuelan cafe Chainsaw on Melrose Hill is expanding to the space next door where dinner service is planned.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Anthony Edwards, listed as questionable, is planning to give it a go, per multiple reports.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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The warning applies to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to Reuters, telling them to evacuate their homes and move at least 3,300 feet away to open areas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Mountaga Tall’s home in the capital, Bamako, was stormed shortly before midnight Saturday, his relative Mahmoud Touré told AP.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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TikTok followers watched along as Jessica Kayll, who designs colorful silk robes, finished painting her dress in the days leading up to the gala.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Roth's look last year, which was designed by LaQuan Smith, was a black suit with beaded detailing.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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While most of the big names have already reported results, earnings season continues next week, with 121 companies in the S & P 500 on the docket to post earnings.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Police said the victim sustained visible injuries to his hand and reported additional pain and possible scrapes to his shin.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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Alegría credited the pair’s experienced producing partners with helping guide them through the most unfamiliar process of preparing for the final cut and getting ready for the marketing, press, distribution conversations with Amazon as well as FilmNation.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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This did not prepare me for Salt Tree.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This year, Times columnist Gustavo Arellano was recognized as a finalist for opinion writing for articles chronicling the fear and devastation of immigration raids in Los Angeles.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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In Coasting, Raban chronicles his solo journey, in a sailboat, around the island of Great Britain.—
Eva Holland,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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