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
Today, the chain has 264 clubs and is charting a new path through Texas, with Fort Worth and three other stores opening this spring — Waxahachie, Forney and Grand Prairie.
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Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
But with Brand Safe, Mongeau is charting a more intentional path.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, Ternus is tasked with embodying that same philosophy in charting the company’s next era.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Wade released her debut album Reckless in 2021, charting on Billboard and being named by Rolling Stone as the year’s Best Americana Album.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson may be best known for hit songs like Midnight Sun (which earned the star her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording) and a slew of Billboard-charting singles.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The couple had spent the past decade sailing together, charting a life across open water — learning to scuba dive, chasing marine life and finding meaning in the quiet, in-between moments at sea.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
But with Brand Safe, Mongeau is charting a more intentional path.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, Ternus is tasked with embodying that same philosophy in charting the company’s next era.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Wade released her debut album Reckless in 2021, charting on Billboard and being named by Rolling Stone as the year’s Best Americana Album.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson may be best known for hit songs like Midnight Sun (which earned the star her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording) and a slew of Billboard-charting singles.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The couple had spent the past decade sailing together, charting a life across open water — learning to scuba dive, chasing marine life and finding meaning in the quiet, in-between moments at sea.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charting
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British maritime monitors confirmed the incidents, describing one cargo ship left disabled in the water and another that took heavy damage to its bridge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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At a lecture at Aarhus University in 2015, Bar-Natan distributed a handout describing his goals.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The district recently approved new course materials for some high school math courses, and is planning for a middle school Spanish language arts pilot and new advanced high school welding class to start next school year.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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JPMorgan Chase is planning to consolidate workspace for existing Charlotte workers and account for more hiring by moving into a SouthPark office that has room for over 1,000 workers, further expanding its push into the hometown territory of rival banks.—
Chase Jordan
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story for the first time in a generation.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the sharper books are telling a slightly different story.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In early March, engineers from the Armaments Center began designing, explosive pressing, housing manufacturing and integrating the warhead to be used on a low-cost and expendable one-way attack drone.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a way, Tim Cook's superpower was always taking the innovation in Cupertino and orchestrating the external forces to bring it to life, through perfecting the supply chain and designing supplier relationships as chief operating officer, and eventually practicing international diplomacy as CEO.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fresh flowers and a selection of colorful coffee table books chronicling New York City’s art scene provide a warm touch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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In mid-April, the New York Times ran a lengthy profile of children’s book author and pilot Sánchez Bezos, chronicling how the once-nebbishy Jeff Bezos has changed in the euphoria of their relationship.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The two were caught on camera by fellow passengers who were filming while the plane was on the runway preparing for takeoff.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The British Embassy in Washington, DC, posted a video on social media on April 27 giving people a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into preparing afternoon tea for 650 people.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some of them are old systems of knowledge, ways of relating the body to fertility, death, and survival.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Crafting, puzzles, cleaning out your closet, organizing your pantry, or reading a book all fall into this category.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some residents are organizing and threatening lawsuits to stop the plan.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Charting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charting. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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