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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
That includes Fox’s drama contingent, with all four shows consistently charting on Hulu’s daily Top 10 during their runs.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
The film is also charting strongly in parts of the Middle East, where India-Pakistan political sensitivities can make theatrical releases for this kind of material complicated or commercially risky – leaving streaming as the cleaner route to audiences in expatriate-heavy territories.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
This approach also preempts activist claims of stagnation, proving that the company is actively charting its own course.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some 600 of them will be sourced from the designer’s personal archive, charting his expansive career spanning the past three decades.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Now, Henry is charting a new chapter in preventive medicine and women’s health as the chief medical officer of Hundred Health, a preventive health company that assesses your health data to give personal, actionable insights.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
The witty horror comedy takes inspiration from Stine's most memorable stories, from a haunted mask to Slappy the Dummy, while also charting its own path as a commentary on the anxieties faced by high schoolers today.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
Those tunes are also counted as the longest-charting successes by K-pop musicians, and the only ones that have spent at least half a year somewhere on the roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And lastly, Cole Martin, who could have followed his father elsewhere, chose to stay in Los Angeles – charting a path for himself instead of becoming a Sun Devil for the second time in his career.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
The film is also charting strongly in parts of the Middle East, where India-Pakistan political sensitivities can make theatrical releases for this kind of material complicated or commercially risky – leaving streaming as the cleaner route to audiences in expatriate-heavy territories.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
This approach also preempts activist claims of stagnation, proving that the company is actively charting its own course.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Some 600 of them will be sourced from the designer’s personal archive, charting his expansive career spanning the past three decades.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Now, Henry is charting a new chapter in preventive medicine and women’s health as the chief medical officer of Hundred Health, a preventive health company that assesses your health data to give personal, actionable insights.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
The witty horror comedy takes inspiration from Stine's most memorable stories, from a haunted mask to Slappy the Dummy, while also charting its own path as a commentary on the anxieties faced by high schoolers today.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Jan. 2026
Those tunes are also counted as the longest-charting successes by K-pop musicians, and the only ones that have spent at least half a year somewhere on the roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And lastly, Cole Martin, who could have followed his father elsewhere, chose to stay in Los Angeles – charting a path for himself instead of becoming a Sun Devil for the second time in his career.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charting
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Some of Jackson's children spoke to CBS News Chicago, describing both the weight of this loss and the global impact their father leaves behind.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Brian Lyons said, describing the wind event as moving in very quickly.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over the next few years, Connecticut Water is planning 26 projects around the state targeting PFAS filtration to meet the new EPA regulations by the 2029 deadline.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to check out our guide to checking the safety of eclipse glasses, along with our top 10 tips for planning your 2026 solar eclipse trip.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Morgan is passionate about telling stories that matter and bringing attention to underserved communities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what allergists and immunologists are telling their own patients to use at home.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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In designing the Grange, Davies had a rule that everything needed to be ordered and symmetrical.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Which institutional intel has proved crucial for designing modern missions.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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During the brief hearing, Abbe Lowell, Lemon’s attorney, told the court that there are First Amendment issues involved in the case since the former CNN anchor was acting as a journalist chronicling the protest rather than participating in it, reported The Associated Press.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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News of Holker's engagement follows the release of her book last year, chronicling the final days of her late husband's life.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The organization relies on community support and is preparing for a Mother's Day fundraiser to continue the work.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fine restaurants must wait for customers’ orders before preparing the food.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Morello himself serves as kind of a guide in the film, relating his own love of metal growing up as a Black kid in a conservative, ethnically homogeneous suburb of Chicago.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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The collision of opposing perspectives forges art that challenges and confronts, that forces us out of familiar ways of thinking, relating and being.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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The beginnings of the visits date back to 2007, when Sisters Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch started organizing weekly prayer vigils outside the building.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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When asked about foreign influence in Indiana's anti-ICE protests, Banks' Senate spokesperson Jessica McCune said multiple groups organizing protests and actions are part of a financial support network tied to Singham.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Charting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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