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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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
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
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The doc charts the political journey that culminated with his historic April 12 victory in the country’s general elections.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Apr. 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
The play charts his despair and hope, as well as his unlikely romance with a prison volunteer (Tessa Thompson).
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The doc charts the political journey that culminated with his historic April 12 victory in the country’s general elections.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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Shortly after the ruling, Republicans were urging a review of their congressional maps in Louisiana, Tennessee and elsewhere.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the House floor, Persons-Mulicka sidestepped specifics about what factors went into the map.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Buckingham Palace announced Sunday that the visit would proceed as previously planned.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Seeking offense, New York plans to designate Tommy Pham for assignment and has agreed to a major league contract with Austin Slater, a pair of people familiar with the move said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decisions were not announced.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully compliant with ADA standards, and has five accessible Deluxe rooms designed to accommodate guests with limited mobility and disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Vantage Media has acquired North American distribution rights to a documentary chronicling the career of Boy George and the legendary band Culture Club and dropped the first trailer for the film.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fresh flowers and a selection of colorful coffee table books chronicling New York City’s art scene provide a warm touch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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