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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Companies like Cerner, which digitize health records so every doctor and hospital has easy access to patient charts, have become a major part of the system.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In his second term, Walz charted a liberal course.
—Dave Goldiner, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Transpose the 2023 data with the current chart and the bottom quarter drops off into the void.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Companies like Cerner, which digitize health records so every doctor and hospital has easy access to patient charts, have become a major part of the system.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson — who also called Royal Lodge home for more than two decades — is charting a separate path.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
In his second term, Walz charted a liberal course.
—Dave Goldiner, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
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Most of the world's volcanoes that pose a risk to humans already have detailed maps of their interiors, but not Popocatépetl, despite the fact that some 25 million people live within a 62-mile radius and houses, schools, hospitals and five airports could be affected by an eruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Current drought maps are showing California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The only real attempt in this episode to describe the difficulty of Maia’s position as Tallulah’s manager comes from Maia’s chirpy co-worker (Lauren Holt, a treat every time).—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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During the week, Aluko had described lying in bed at the height of the controversy, depressed and unable to eat.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Motorola designed the phone to feel familiar when closed and expansive when opened.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Back in 1915, Phys reported, a team excavated Margaret Island in Budapest and discovered the remains of a young man in a Dominican monastery.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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And as Semafor previously reported, Axel Springer’s top target internally is the Wall Street Journal, should the company ever be able to pry it out of NewsCorp’s hands.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Chris Williams planned to assist Fincke and Cardman in suiting up and preparing the tools and equipment that would be needed outside the space station.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The series chronicles three New Yorkers who come together over their love of true crime podcasts and end up finding themselves at the center of more than a few true crimes.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Angel & Vilma Delgadillo's Original Route 66 Gift Shop, housed in Delgadillo’s former barbershop, is Seligman’s iconic institution that chronicles the town’s history through memorabilia.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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