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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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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
The Alliance mapped one big, grand loop by charting connector routes between existing trails.
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Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
With Thursday’s news, the Red Wings will now have to spend that time effectively re-charting the course of their offseason — and potentially their direction as a franchise.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Two years after the DOJ revealed its initial findings, while the Greenberg administration was charting its path to reform in early 2025, officers were still engaging in the problematic policing practices called out by federal investigators, according to the records.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
The documentary will premiere at several film festivals later this summer and offers an intimate look at Kelly’s career, charting his unlikely success and tragic death at 35 due to complications from AIDS.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
But unlike conversations with some other online creators charting the future of media, discussions with Khare rarely linger on market disruption or platform longevity.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
The film is a closely wound chamber drama charting stormy weather both meteorological and emotional, of the film's main protagonists.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
In a candid conversation with PEOPLE for the release of his sixth studio album, Ain't Dead Yet, Walker unpacks how the project, by happenstance, ended up charting a roadmap through his individual life struggles, stage 3B colon cancer diagnosis and eventual healing, inside and out.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Guts, her sophomore album, remains, understandably, her second-longest-charting title.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
With Thursday’s news, the Red Wings will now have to spend that time effectively re-charting the course of their offseason — and potentially their direction as a franchise.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Two years after the DOJ revealed its initial findings, while the Greenberg administration was charting its path to reform in early 2025, officers were still engaging in the problematic policing practices called out by federal investigators, according to the records.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
The documentary will premiere at several film festivals later this summer and offers an intimate look at Kelly’s career, charting his unlikely success and tragic death at 35 due to complications from AIDS.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
But unlike conversations with some other online creators charting the future of media, discussions with Khare rarely linger on market disruption or platform longevity.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
The film is a closely wound chamber drama charting stormy weather both meteorological and emotional, of the film's main protagonists.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
In a candid conversation with PEOPLE for the release of his sixth studio album, Ain't Dead Yet, Walker unpacks how the project, by happenstance, ended up charting a roadmap through his individual life struggles, stage 3B colon cancer diagnosis and eventual healing, inside and out.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Guts, her sophomore album, remains, understandably, her second-longest-charting title.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charting
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Kardashian has been one of the most vocal celebrities about using exercise to relieve stress, describing the gym as essential for clearing her head and managing anxiety.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Federal authorities allege Proper was part of a group planning an attack on UFC Freedom 250, a June 14 event held on the White House South Lawn.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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For voters planning to cast a ballot on Election Day, monitoring local weather conditions and allowing extra time for travel may help avoid delays if showers develop.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Father Quyen Truong followed by telling parishioners what a devout Catholic Sayre was.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Folks started DM'ing me on social media, telling me that J was with his ex-fling.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Bureaucrats are neither designing nor implementing the screenings, a process that has been both deliberate and collaborative.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Researchers are designing systems that can sense and interpret context in real time, tracking metrics like attention, tone, and engagement.—
Marc Fernandez,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Aug. 2025
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His name appears in pages chronicling the early days of the sport, the years when television brought the sport to the masses, explaining stock car racing to generations of new fans, and in the modern era serving as an example for modern drivers and broadcasters to follow.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Like many other reporters, Moran is eager to find new ways to keep chronicling the world around him.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, to be followed by technical-level talks in the coming week.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 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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In the immediate aftermath of the stabbing, Lang was responsible for organizing a protest in support of Metcalf.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Workers describe unpaid wages and threats The AP spoke to four workers from Kenya and one from India at a trade union center where officials were organizing assistance, including legal help and housing.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Charting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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