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
Dian Zhang, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The song perfectly fused signature elements from both genres, creating a club hit that peaked at Number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and gave Bad Bunny, a then-rising star, his first top ten on the chart as a lead artist.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 11 May 2026
So for now, their aim is to chart the steadiest course possible in a sea of volatility.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
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Noun
Texas led the growth charts, with the top five fastest-growing cities in the nation having populations of 20,000 or more.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The song perfectly fused signature elements from both genres, creating a club hit that peaked at Number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and gave Bad Bunny, a then-rising star, his first top ten on the chart as a lead artist.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
Verb
No, the biggest result of Wrexham’s season came last month, when FX commissioned a further three series of the documentary that has charted the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac from the start.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 11 May 2026
So for now, their aim is to chart the steadiest course possible in a sea of volatility.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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The map has changed multiple times over the past month, and at one point was removed from the website entirely.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Soon after my arrival, our experienced local guide Jorge rolled out the big map and planned the perfect itinerary for our short stay, catering to our preferences and skill level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Maviglio described the ballot measure as a simple repeal of Proposition 14, and said he was inspired by the governor’s race.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Doctors there describe them like hotel rooms, designed with en-suite bathrooms, exercise equipment, food delivery and Wi-Fi for patients staying for long periods.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The hotel plans to organize excursions to nearby wine estates for tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The state is planning a $10 million project that will impact two communities and, in addition to replacing outdated infrastructure, the work is intended to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, records show.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Daniel de Visé Americans who traveled on the MV Hondius cruise ship will have the option to return home, rather than to a national quarantine center, if safety protocols permit, a top health official told CNN on Sunday.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Alexa told me she was relieved by the outcome.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Verb
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While OpenAI was created as a nonprofit designed to responsibly harness the power of the emerging artificial intelligence technology, the company created a for-profit subsidiary in 2019 and three years later released ChatGPT, which jumpstarted widespread adoption of the technology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The 200-acre complex just outside Atlanta will house all 27 national teams and features 17 outdoor fields, two indoor pitches, a high-performance gym, recovery centers and coaching education spaces designed to centralize player development, sports science and coach training under one roof.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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As the Amarillo Globe-News, part of the USA TODAY Network, reported, some mandatory evacuation orders — particularly for the Hunggate Fire near Canyon, Texas — have been lifted.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Ben Garrett, 36, was reported missing on May 21, 2025, while Matthew Meredith, 41, was reported missing in early June 2025, per the outlet.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman Britain is deploying a warship to the Middle East to prepare for a joint operation to open the Strait of Hormuz, the country's defense ministry confirmed on May 9.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The judges face a ticking clock as local election clerks prepare to finalize ballots for the August primaries by May 26 and decisions in the three cases are likely to come quickly.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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As this page has chronicled, everything from airline turf wars and safety concerns to a sorry on-time performance went into that determination.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The Times also earned first place in event coverage for the staff’s work chronicling the Dodgers World Series Game 7 win, tying with the Dallas Morning News for top honors.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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