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
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Should the Blues stay the course or chart a new one?
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 26 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
As fashion firms chart a path toward achieving these targets, a key lever is a reduction in fossil fuels at every stage of production — including in raw materials.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Should the Blues stay the course or chart a new one?
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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But the ‘72 Dolphins were the first team to put Miami on the national sports map, and the only team — ever, in any major professional sport — to be absolutely perfect.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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The Supreme Court’s conservative majority agreed to lift the injunction that had blocked the map’s use and sent the case back to the three-judge panel for reconsideration in light of the Louisiana ruling.—
Mark Sherman,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Every one of them is exactly the everyday middle Collins and Asmar described.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Pilgrims describe Hajj as a once-in-a-lifetime obligation that transcends politics, justifying high costs, logistical headaches and security fears.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Verb
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In 1763, one Mohawk youth had planned to attend King’s College (Columbia University) to train as a Christian missionary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The council’s action clears the way for the Otay Ranch II project, a 270-unit development planned for Village 8 East, near state Route 125 and adjacent to Olympian High School.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Homeless services workers were communicating with unhoused people near the river to tell them about the spill and to offer services, according to the statement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Sources familiar with the talks tell CBS News that the latest proposal to end the war, which is now in its 13th week, includes a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of some Iranian assets held in foreign banks, and a continuation of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Even entry-level rooms feel comfortable and thoughtfully designed, with quality bedding, ample workspace, plenty of outlets, plush robes, yoga mats, and large bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The shoes are designed for both poolside lounging and fancier occasions in mind, since they can be easily wiped dry and buffed with a leather cleansing cream for a polished look.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Verb
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McLean had been reported missing May 18, three days after he was last seen at his home in Lions Bay.—
Oliver Gettell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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No definitive cause was reported, though the Tribune ran one story attributing the explosion to a static spark lighting the highly flammable hydrogen gas.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Bodies of those who died of Ebola can be highly contagious and lead to further spread when people prepare them for burial and gather for funerals.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Choose meals that are easy to prepare and let your kids help cook.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Written and directed by Zhao Badou and starring Sandra Ma and Edward Chen, the film chronicles two individuals whose chance encounter during a date turns into a series of unique urban interruptions over the course of a single night, and discover an unexpected romantic connection.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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The director uses her loose crime movie template to chronicle a place still trapped in its troubled past — a past that gets dug up like all the ancient artifacts excavated by Veska and her crew — while facing a future of inertia and decline.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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