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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1
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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2
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
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Politico obtained a chart outlining which Republican districts are targeted in the plan.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Local mom Kate Miller said her daughter, Molly, enjoyed charting the progress.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Bee obtained the chart hours after Newsom officially launched his redistricting in Los Angeles, during which immigration agents arrested people outside in a show of force by Border Patrol sector chief Gregory Bovino.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Politico obtained a chart outlining which Republican districts are targeted in the plan.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The pair, who formally stepped back from their senior royal duties in 2020, have since charted a new path – moving to America and launching a variety of money-making ventures, from podcasting to publishing.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Local mom Kate Miller said her daughter, Molly, enjoyed charting the progress.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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The closed case back is engraved with a map of the world’s oceans.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The map above shows the evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeter as a black line.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This differs significantly from the focus of previous research, says Chunlei Guo, co-author of a study describing the breakthrough published in the journal Light: Science and Applications.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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In fact, natural is the word to sum up Chapman, a host who, like Artie Bucco, could be described as warm and convivial, who rarely fails to ask piercing questions devoid of cliches and has a relaxed but authoritative style.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The primary marijuana and hemp bill hasn't passed − and some controversial ideas are off the table − but Republicans plan to resume discussions later this year.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
17 Aug. 2025
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The stadium would seemingly compete with Republic FC’s new stadium that is initially planned to fit 12,000 fans with the ability to expand to 20,000 or more, and also serve as a potential venue for concerts and events.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tremonton Garland Police officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to the area near North Park Elementary School and were met with gunfire from a suspect, Brigham City Detective Crystal Beck told reporters during a briefing overnight.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Someone might be stalking you; someone might say something nice to your face and then run out and tell [the tabloids].—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its exterior was designed to emulate the Sami style, and there is only one cross in the entire structure to avoid an overemphasis on Christianity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Aug. 2025
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Now the Trump administration is rolling back a whole suite of policies designed to promote EVs, including ending these tax credits.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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First discovered: 1:46 p.m. Aug. 17 Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Airport 5 A new wildfire was reported today at 1:46 p.m. in Humboldt County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Police said an investigation is underway and officers are searching for a suspect, the station reported.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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State officials advised residents to prepare for the possibility of dangerous conditions along beaches and coastal communities.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The inside reef flashed its teeth as the wave sucked up and prepared to break.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Loktev’s film chronicles the Russian government’s systematic crackdown on journalists in late 2021 and early 2022 as Vladimir Putin plots his invasion of Ukraine.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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The film will chronicle the critical hours following news of her passing, examining key decisions by the royal household, newsrooms, and Tony Blair’s government.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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