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
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
Barbosa is coming off of the Netflix special Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga, which spent two weeks on the streamer’s Top 10 chart in the fall of 2023, debuting at #3.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 July 2025
The older hypothesis, known as miasma theory, had also been charted.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Noun
And that’s because Carlos Santana, who had the foresight not to name a band in honor of his rhythm section, made the song his own and ran it up the pop charts.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
Barbosa is coming off of the Netflix special Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga, which spent two weeks on the streamer’s Top 10 chart in the fall of 2023, debuting at #3.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Verb
Throughout her astutely observed and utterly captivating autobiography, which was originally published in 1983, Blouin charts her harrowing youth and extensive engagement with various African leaders and independence movements during the mid-20th century.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 July 2025
The older hypothesis, known as miasma theory, had also been charted.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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In addition to the timetable, a world map (Mercator projection) is provided, showing the region where the occultation will be visible.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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Drought has been erased across 90% of Travis County in the two weeks since the catastrophic Fourth of July floods in the Hill Country and Central Texas, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a map compiled by government and university scientists.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 July 2025
Verb
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These are some of the ways people have described their experience.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Police describe the suspect as Black, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black face mask.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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After severe weather cancellations on Friday, Harley Davidson Homecoming events are expected to continue as planned on July 12th.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Ear and her siblings are planning on visiting their mother in August.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Last Thursday, sources told Ukrainska Pravda that Voronych was approached by an unidentified attacker around 9 a.m. local time and was shot five times with a pistol before the suspect fled.—
Ronn Blitzer , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The 21-year-old running back was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery (domestic) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, July 12, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department told PEOPLE.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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And the enduring presence of spaces designed not just for living, but for feeling truly at home.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Unlike regular conditioners, which often focus solely on moisture, these formulas are designed to boost volume, strengthen strands, and improve the look of thinning hair.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Suddenly, the walls of the tunnel gave way, trapping the teen beneath the sand, the outlet reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Corriere Della Sera reported that Riccardo’s father noticed that his son was missing, and the family searched for him for about 40 minutes before one of Riccardo’s younger siblings suggested he might be buried in the sand.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Consider personally submitting your tax payment to the IRS after your CPA has prepared them, review your tax returns every year.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Researchers have used different types of strawberries prepared in different ways to assess their blood pressure benefits.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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The book, which chronicles Brinkley's early modeling days and her tumultuous romances with Joel and ex-husband Peter Cook, is accompanied by an audiobook narrated by the Sports Illustrated alum herself.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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In 2023, the label commemorated its 40th anniversary with an exhibit that chronicled the brand’s past designs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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