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
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Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The event brought together pastors, fathers, mentors, activists, business leaders, former gang members and residents from across Chicago in what organizers described as a unified effort to promote safety, accountability and opportunity on the South Side.—
Greg Wehner , Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The summer concert season will soon be here in full force, and many musical groups have outdoor performances planned.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Many four-year colleges have been planning for such a transition for years.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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For one, tech behemoth Microsoft reported better-than-expected quarterly results recently and told investors that capital expenditures for the year will reach $190 billion due to soaring memory costs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Two Game 7 victories for Cleveland tells me this team is not going to get rattled.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The decision effectively limited Voting Rights claims to maps that are intentionally designed to discriminate, a very high standard.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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For many patients, that broader treatment plan may include oral medications or biologics designed to target the underlying inflammation—not just the surface symptoms.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 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
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Injuries, new player adaptation and recruitment focusing on technical players while the rest of the league prepared for a fight.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The potential costs of not preparing adequately are eye-watering.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The report also chronicles improvements with jail staff intervening in opioid overdoses and the agency completing internal affairs investigations at double the rate of the previous year.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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In addition to her work on screen and stage, Garg is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir This American Woman, published by Penguin Random House, which chronicles her journey from homeless teenager in Mumbai to internationally celebrated comedian and creator.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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