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
Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The toxicity is off the charts right now.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
The event will also double as a live shoot for director Tal Skloot’s in-progress A Quiet Revolution, which is loaded with new interviews, archival footage and performance segments that chart how the label became a defining force in late-20th-century instrumental music.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
At the time, Geffen and its sister labels housed the likes of 50 Cent, Eminem, Maroon 5 and the Black Eyed Peas, and those groups topped charts with hip-hop, pop and dance songs.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The toxicity is off the charts right now.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
There’s a real game of cat and mouse happening as the documentarian delves into Michaels’ past, charts his numerous career highs (and one major low), and follows him around during the intimate process of putting together a typical SNL episode.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
The event will also double as a live shoot for director Tal Skloot’s in-progress A Quiet Revolution, which is loaded with new interviews, archival footage and performance segments that chart how the label became a defining force in late-20th-century instrumental music.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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There were many losers in Virginia’s vote to approve a gerrymandered, Democratic map.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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However, legislators there face strict restrictions on drawing congressional maps for political reasons, based on the state's constitution.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Staffers have described their days as a dark bureaucratic comedy.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Staying on topic about the Clintons’ early days in the White House, Hillary described the jarring transition from Arkansas to presidential life.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The royal family has a slate of events planned for April 21, Queen Elizabeth's centenary.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Artworks that were planned to go on display at Art Basel Hong Kong ended up stuck at sea for more than a month en route from Abu Dhabi, according to Jerome Sozzi, general manager of Bonds Fine Art Logistics in Hong Kong, after the US sank an Iranian frigate in the waters off Sri Lanka on March 4.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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McMahon told me that another priority is patriotic education.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Don Cheadle told Entertainment Tonight in July 2021about tying the knot with his partner of nearly 30 years, Bridgid Coulter, during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lucky Step Ballet Fashion Sneakers These are a fun, budget-friendly take on the ballet sneaker trend that feels thoughtfully designed.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The square neckline is complemented by decorative buttons, the sleeves are designed with smocked accents and ruffles, and the stripes give it a nautical, breezy vibe that’s fit for your next beach trip or cruise.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chalkbeat Colorado reports that one program authorizer, Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services, this year will collect about $45 million from enrichment program students.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Chinese news outlets began reporting drops of roughly seventy-five per cent in micro-drama crews in Hengdian.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy chronicles the reunion between the Cannon family and their now-17-year-old daughter Katie who disappeared eight years earlier in Cairo, Egypt.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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According to the @ChicagoPiping social media account, which chronicles the latest in all things Chicago piping plovers, the birds were already back scrapping with each other to establish their territory on Montrose.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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