as in maps
an illustration of certain features of a geographical area
a chart of that section of the coastline will show any possible hazards
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Relevance
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as in describes
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 plans
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 charts
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Keepa Learn More Cost Free How to save Get Amazon price drop alerts and monitor price history charts.
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Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The previous Halo adaptation at Paramount+ didn't make it past season 2, but the series shot to the top of the charts when Netflix picked up its streaming distribution.
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Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Somewhat surprisingly, despite the success of multiple songs featured on its track list, Swag II is nowhere to be found on any of Billboard's charts, though the first Swag lives on four rosters.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Now, there is some off-the-charts breezy impertinence!
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Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
The University of Colorado researchers couldn’t analyze influenza’s effects as thoroughly — most flu infections don’t make it into medical charts, as patients often ride out routine cases at home.
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Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Yet despite the backlash, the country superstar continues to dominate the charts, reinforcing a familiar pattern of controversy followed by continued success.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Romantic comedies seem to be catnip to the Netflix audience, as a new one lands on the charts just about every week.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Carganilla, meanwhile, is uniformly astonishing, a bright beam of feeling who charts Emily’s arc from hopeful to anguished with a conviction beyond her years.
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Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Beginning at Italia ’90, when Team USA was unceremoniously dumped out of its first World Cup with three consecutive defeats, this slice of stars-and-stripes nostalgia then charts the buildup to its first time as host.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Sanneh charts the genesis, rise, and cultural importance of rock, R&B, country, punk, hip-hop, dance, and pop, while sharing anecdotes from his lifelong engagement with music along the way.
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Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Part memoir, part manual, the book charts the unpredictable journey from side hustle to billion-dollar brand.
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Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The story has been described as a twisted murder mystery that charts the origins of the sinister Vought corporation.
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James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Adapted by Enda Walsh from Keiran Goddard’s stunning 2024 novel about social and class inequality, the film charts the lives of five 30-year-old childhood friends.
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Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
The movie charts the rise of the pop star, who died in 2009 at age 50.
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Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Noun
So in Love, Rodrigo has become the first artist in Billboard history to have her first three albums and their lead singles top the charts, as well as the only artist to have every song from their first three albums hit the Top 40.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Keepa Learn More Cost Free How to save Get Amazon price drop alerts and monitor price history charts.
—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The previous Halo adaptation at Paramount+ didn't make it past season 2, but the series shot to the top of the charts when Netflix picked up its streaming distribution.
—
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Somewhat surprisingly, despite the success of multiple songs featured on its track list, Swag II is nowhere to be found on any of Billboard's charts, though the first Swag lives on four rosters.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Now, there is some off-the-charts breezy impertinence!
—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
The University of Colorado researchers couldn’t analyze influenza’s effects as thoroughly — most flu infections don’t make it into medical charts, as patients often ride out routine cases at home.
—
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Yet despite the backlash, the country superstar continues to dominate the charts, reinforcing a familiar pattern of controversy followed by continued success.
—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Romantic comedies seem to be catnip to the Netflix audience, as a new one lands on the charts just about every week.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Verb
The guy has not only been there since day one as host, but also charts the creative course of the franchise as executive producer and showrunner.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
Carganilla, meanwhile, is uniformly astonishing, a bright beam of feeling who charts Emily’s arc from hopeful to anguished with a conviction beyond her years.
—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Beginning at Italia ’90, when Team USA was unceremoniously dumped out of its first World Cup with three consecutive defeats, this slice of stars-and-stripes nostalgia then charts the buildup to its first time as host.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Sanneh charts the genesis, rise, and cultural importance of rock, R&B, country, punk, hip-hop, dance, and pop, while sharing anecdotes from his lifelong engagement with music along the way.
—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Part memoir, part manual, the book charts the unpredictable journey from side hustle to billion-dollar brand.
—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The story has been described as a twisted murder mystery that charts the origins of the sinister Vought corporation.
—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Adapted by Enda Walsh from Keiran Goddard’s stunning 2024 novel about social and class inequality, the film charts the lives of five 30-year-old childhood friends.
—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
The movie charts the rise of the pop star, who died in 2009 at age 50.
—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charts
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Most 'dangerous' national parks Kühl's analysis was based on seven criteria, including total deaths, missing people, search and rescue missions, park ranger presence, proximity to hospitals, trail alerts and visitor data all from National Park Service websites and Google maps.
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Information is available in five languages and pushed out through maps, text feeds, and push notifications that can sound even when phones are silenced.
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The 3,200-square-foot residence at 10825 Lola Montez Road in Soda Springs, about 90 minutes from Sacramento via Interstate 80, includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms, but the listing describes it more like a private Sierra camp than a conventional home.
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In Apple in China, the Financial Times reporter Patrick McGee describes how the US firm’s advanced manufacturing supply chain birthed China’s world-beating consumer electronics sector.
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This would work much like corporate pensions that were phased out in favor of 401(k) plans more than 40 years ago.
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That is likely to draw sharp rebukes from fiscal hawks and other conservatives who question whether billions in tax dollars should be used to pick up costs that would otherwise be paid by enrollees or by the supplemental insurance plans many purchase to do so.
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This is how a San Diegan tells time, but yes.
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Based on photos and videos from Venezuela, the damage appears to be quite extensive, reporter John Otis tells Up First.
Verb
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Daniella designs her own pieces and also curates work from other quality Caymanian brands—a one-stop shop for the best of what this island produces.
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The same physician who designs the hairline at the morning consultation is still in the room placing grafts in the afternoon.
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Though the jury’s still out, our staff reports an easier time getting to Kansas City Stadium than Tuesday.
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Developed from the Boeing 737-800ERX airframe, it is built for long-range surveillance, submarine tracking, surface vessel monitoring, intelligence collection, and maritime strike support, Army Recognition reports.
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While Burnham plots his next move, the UK government now enters a new period of uncertainty, potentially facing a sixth prime minister in seven years.
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An engineer plots a well’s falling output, fits a curve, and projects it forward.
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The film chronicles the months of manipulation and deceit leading up to Parker committing the crime.
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The pic chronicles the first all-women’s sailing team to compete for the America’s Cup.
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