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
Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Ortberg has stated that Boeing must wait until the technology’s right before committing to the crucial new design that will largely chart its future.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey all top the charts.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 4 June 2026
When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
—William B. Davis, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Verb
The documentary will premiere at several film festivals later this summer and offers an intimate look at Kelly’s career, charting his unlikely success and tragic death at 35 due to complications from AIDS.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Ortberg has stated that Boeing must wait until the technology’s right before committing to the crucial new design that will largely chart its future.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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Ever since 1948, when the resident artist Victor Vasarely put Gordes on the map, the town has welcomed political bigwigs, French presidents, artists, and musicians.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The Supreme Court in that case found that Louisiana’s drawing of its own congressional maps was a racial gerrymander in its creation of a second majority-Black district.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Oh, to live in a room filled with the objects described by Katherine Mansfield.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But few would describe this year’s ragtag selection of new musicals as robust.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Hennepin County commissioners plan to appoint an outside board of experts in finances, policy and lawmaking to support the CEO and staff.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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That same fan said he’s lived in Kansas City for the last 10 years and plans to see at least one World Cup game that Algeria is in.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Benjie Ancheta, police chief of Alabel town in Sarangani in the Philippines, told Reuters that the police building had some cracks immediately after the quake, which occurred during their flag-raising ceremony.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The suspect is likely the father of the two children, police told ABC-7.—
Noah Goldberg
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The resort also has two signature golf courses, the Conservatory Course designed by Tom Watson and the Ocean Course designed by Jack Nicklaus.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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According to State Industrial, ambient scenting systems typically cost more than handheld air fresheners because they are designed for continuous, whole-space coverage.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Another in 2024 accused the company of failing to keep equipment properly maintained and for failing to report a breakdown in a blending kettle, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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More strikes were reported in southern Lebanon earlier today, with the country’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reporting that civil defense teams recovered the bodies of four people, including children, after an airstrike hit a residential house in the town of Adloun.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Jolie’s design-forward space has pops of pink and mint green, a wraparound bar, and an open kitchen where the four-course tasting menu is prepared.—
Dyana Lederman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The film chronicles the fentanyl crisis in North Texas and Oklahoma.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Her journey back to the Symphony of Dance Tour with her husband Derek Hough is chronicled in Jason Bergh’s documentary of the same name, which made its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival over the weekend.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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