1
as in describing
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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2
as in planning
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 charting
Lionsgate has released the first trailer for Michael, the upcoming biopic charting the story of The King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The mission aims to spend four Earth years examining Venus from its subsurface to its upper atmosphere, including learning more about the planet's history while charting its current climate and activity.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The group’s mission is to foster growth in the industry, through advocacy and working alongside lawmakers, regulators, and policy people charting a path toward financial success.
—Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Advanced technologies are quietly transforming how these vessels move through the water—reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and charting a more sustainable course for the future of ocean travel.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Surveys charting consumer confidence continue to register declines, revealing widespread pessimism among households about their financial outlook and the economy as a whole.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The deal comes after SiriusXM also made major deals for top-charting podcasts including Smartless, Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy, and other popular true crime podcasts including Crime Junkie, Dateline NBC and Rotten Mango.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Content creators who don’t follow traditional journalistic practices are charting new territory.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Speaking to Variety, Meddour said the film will follow Bellaribi, charting her upbringing within a poor family of Algerian immigrants in the underprivileged suburb of Nanterre and being abandoned by her parents after an accident that left her seriously injured.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The mission aims to spend four Earth years examining Venus from its subsurface to its upper atmosphere, including learning more about the planet's history while charting its current climate and activity.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The group’s mission is to foster growth in the industry, through advocacy and working alongside lawmakers, regulators, and policy people charting a path toward financial success.
—Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Advanced technologies are quietly transforming how these vessels move through the water—reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and charting a more sustainable course for the future of ocean travel.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Surveys charting consumer confidence continue to register declines, revealing widespread pessimism among households about their financial outlook and the economy as a whole.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The deal comes after SiriusXM also made major deals for top-charting podcasts including Smartless, Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy, and other popular true crime podcasts including Crime Junkie, Dateline NBC and Rotten Mango.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Content creators who don’t follow traditional journalistic practices are charting new territory.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Speaking to Variety, Meddour said the film will follow Bellaribi, charting her upbringing within a poor family of Algerian immigrants in the underprivileged suburb of Nanterre and being abandoned by her parents after an accident that left her seriously injured.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charting
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Mamdani has also been criticized for describing himself as a Democratic Socialist and pushing for government run grocery stores and free buses.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Court records obtained by KOCO include several emotional victim impact statements describing lasting fear and trauma.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The next year, eleven journalists went on to form the White House Correspondents’ Association in response to rumors that the Congressional Standing Committee of Correspondents was planning on selecting which reporters were invited to presidential news conferences.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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They had been alerted that Running Fence was planning to enter the ocean despite having no permit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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There is no telling how long the restrictions might last or how much worse delays will get as Congress remains at a logjam.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beatty emphasizes that the key to creating the show was telling a clear story in a short format.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bluegame made excellent use of the open-plan interior, designing a large, broad main salon into the footprint, with large windows.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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This will be followed by Maltin interviewing New Orleans resident Bruce Spizer, who has written more than a dozen authoritative books chronicling The Beatles.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both had spent years chronicling immigrants' movements north.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vietnam is preparing for damaging winds, flooding, heavy rain and storm surges in its central provinces including Danang, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two or three chefs work right in front of you, preparing each dish in the traditional omakase style.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On expedition, the hunter who joined me on polar bear watch was relating a story from his grandfather who told him the telling sign of narwhal appearance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The song, which is the second track on the album, makes several references and nods to some of Taylor's famous life, while also seemingly relating them to Swift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The police department’s various districts are organizing fundraisers to send officers to National Police Week.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Something that makes any trip easier is organizing all my devices and their charging cables into one place.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Charting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charting. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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