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
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Over the decades, Latinos have made forays into country; artists like Linda Ronstadt and Tejano crooners Freddy Fender and Johnny Rodriguez racked up hits on Billboard’s country charts.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Their 1973 release The Dark Side of the Moon remains one of the best-selling and longest-charting albums in history, cementing their commercial and cultural impact.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Noun
Real accountability comes from transparent goals, honest data and a superintendent willing to name what isn’t working, and not from simply rearranging the boxes on an org chart.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Over the decades, Latinos have made forays into country; artists like Linda Ronstadt and Tejano crooners Freddy Fender and Johnny Rodriguez racked up hits on Billboard’s country charts.
—Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Verb
These helped to chart the rocket’s lopsided, roughly 26-day orbit.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Their 1973 release The Dark Side of the Moon remains one of the best-selling and longest-charting albums in history, cementing their commercial and cultural impact.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
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This kernel of truth may account for why the prosopopoeia of the wine mom absorbs so much misogynist loathing from all over the political map.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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For readers unfamiliar with the Louisiana case, in late 2023, a federal appeals court ruled that Louisiana’s map drawn after the 2020 census violated the Voting Rights Act.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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Maviglio described the ballot measure as a simple repeal of Proposition 14, and said he was inspired by the governor’s race.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Doctors there describe them like hotel rooms, designed with en-suite bathrooms, exercise equipment, food delivery and Wi-Fi for patients staying for long periods.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The hotel plans to organize excursions to nearby wine estates for tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The state is planning a $10 million project that will impact two communities and, in addition to replacing outdated infrastructure, the work is intended to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, records show.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Daniel de Visé Americans who traveled on the MV Hondius cruise ship will have the option to return home, rather than to a national quarantine center, if safety protocols permit, a top health official told CNN on Sunday.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Alexa told me she was relieved by the outcome.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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While OpenAI was created as a nonprofit designed to responsibly harness the power of the emerging artificial intelligence technology, the company created a for-profit subsidiary in 2019 and three years later released ChatGPT, which jumpstarted widespread adoption of the technology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The 200-acre complex just outside Atlanta will house all 27 national teams and features 17 outdoor fields, two indoor pitches, a high-performance gym, recovery centers and coaching education spaces designed to centralize player development, sports science and coach training under one roof.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Cases are now reported across multiple countries after passengers disembarked in Africa and Europe, prompting health officials to trace contacts globally.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman Britain is deploying a warship to the Middle East to prepare for a joint operation to open the Strait of Hormuz, the country's defense ministry confirmed on May 9.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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The judges face a ticking clock as local election clerks prepare to finalize ballots for the August primaries by May 26 and decisions in the three cases are likely to come quickly.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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As this page has chronicled, everything from airline turf wars and safety concerns to a sorry on-time performance went into that determination.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The Times also earned first place in event coverage for the staff’s work chronicling the Dodgers World Series Game 7 win, tying with the Dallas Morning News for top honors.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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