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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 film is a closely wound chamber drama charting stormy weather both meteorological and emotional, of the film's main protagonists.
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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
Augment isn’t charting a new path here.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
With all three albums charting, Drake also surpassed Future as the rapper with the most Top 10 albums, Billboard reports.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Rabb was propelled by a constellation of progressive groups, charting a path to victory partly by assailing his own party as listening more to donors than voters.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Rabb was propelled by a constellation of progressive groups, charting a path to victory partly by assailing his own party as listening more to donors than voters.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The works are fascinating hybrids, often charting new paths to form and genre.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The program also held its first live event in Nashville and launched multiple top-charting podcasts, including Lester Holt’s first series.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 May 2026
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
Augment isn’t charting a new path here.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
With all three albums charting, Drake also surpassed Future as the rapper with the most Top 10 albums, Billboard reports.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Rabb was propelled by a constellation of progressive groups, charting a path to victory partly by assailing his own party as listening more to donors than voters.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Rabb was propelled by a constellation of progressive groups, charting a path to victory partly by assailing his own party as listening more to donors than voters.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The works are fascinating hybrids, often charting new paths to form and genre.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The program also held its first live event in Nashville and launched multiple top-charting podcasts, including Lester Holt’s first series.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charting
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Start with the human moment by describing a specific person and a transformation.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The boy’s mother submitted a statement to court that was read aloud by a victim representative Tuesday, describing continuing effects, including memory and academic struggles, from the concussion her son suffered.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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In addition, the group is planning to bury a time capsule to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In May 2020, AMC struck a deal for an undisclosed amount of money, gaining control of both properties and planning an interconnected suite of shows under the Immortal Universe title.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Especially telling is the staff’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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What could be better than designing for England with Nike.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Organizations must move from passive observation to active strategy, designing structures that translate AI learning into tangible career growth.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Starting at noon, Little White School Museum Director Roger Matile will guide attendees through the county’s history, chronicling the changes in the area since the mid-19th century, according to museum officials.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 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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The family had been preparing to celebrate his centennial on June 10.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Auditability is not optional, especially for any company subject to SOX or preparing for an IPO.—
Mike Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 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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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Por Parasu Komaradat, the coordinator who has been organizing the rescue operations, told ABC News Thursday that six divers from other countries, including Japan and France, will be arriving Friday to assist in their efforts.—
Aicha El Hammar Castano,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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