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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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
Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
Most of the songs topped, or flirted with the top, of the R&B charts.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
An early 90s techno remix of the theme, by the German band U96 (named after the submarine’s military designation) spent 13 weeks at number one of the German single charts and topped charts across much of Europe.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
The Olympics will bring in new surfers, women’s surfing is off the charts and there are 100 wave pools either in the planning or already being built.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The Puerto Rican artist sits atop the global music charts.
—Ediberto Román, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Holdover titles otherwise rounded out the top of the box office charts.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
The two identical charts of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) are informative.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The second, Demolition of a Wall (in two parts, Albums 1 and 2, 2022), charts the eerie staccato of airflow disrupted by shock waves at a blast-testing range in New Mexico.
—Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The drama charts her gradual journey from vulnerability to self-determination.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Dan Schrack, an actor who posed as a decoy would-be victim of pedophilia as a young-looking adult working on the show, shares his memory of a sting operation subject's suicide in the new documentary Predators, which charts the history and influence of the Dateline NBC segment.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
The Lady charts the rise and fall of Andrews, whose rags-to-riches fairytale fell apart when she was convicted of murder.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Wisely, instead of trying to replicate the Four Horsemen’s magic, I Cavallini charts a fresh course.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Miran is expected to cast his outlook on the Fed’s dot plot, which charts where the central bank’s policymakers expect the federal funds rate will be over the coming years.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Glenn Hughes on the Albums Charts Chosen also brings Hughes to new all-time peak positions on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Brandy and Monica announced their joint tour earlier this year, marking over two decades since the R&B stars topped the charts with their iconic 1998 collaboration.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
Most of the songs topped, or flirted with the top, of the R&B charts.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
An early 90s techno remix of the theme, by the German band U96 (named after the submarine’s military designation) spent 13 weeks at number one of the German single charts and topped charts across much of Europe.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
The Olympics will bring in new surfers, women’s surfing is off the charts and there are 100 wave pools either in the planning or already being built.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The Puerto Rican artist sits atop the global music charts.
—Ediberto Román, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Holdover titles otherwise rounded out the top of the box office charts.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
The two identical charts of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) are informative.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Andrew Morton — whose latest book, Winston and the Windsors, charts the formidable Churchill’s working relationship with the royal family for several decades — says one thing shone through, enabling him to concentrate on the institution rather than the person.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The second, Demolition of a Wall (in two parts, Albums 1 and 2, 2022), charts the eerie staccato of airflow disrupted by shock waves at a blast-testing range in New Mexico.
—Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The drama charts her gradual journey from vulnerability to self-determination.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
Dan Schrack, an actor who posed as a decoy would-be victim of pedophilia as a young-looking adult working on the show, shares his memory of a sting operation subject's suicide in the new documentary Predators, which charts the history and influence of the Dateline NBC segment.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
The Lady charts the rise and fall of Andrews, whose rags-to-riches fairytale fell apart when she was convicted of murder.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Wisely, instead of trying to replicate the Four Horsemen’s magic, I Cavallini charts a fresh course.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Miran is expected to cast his outlook on the Fed’s dot plot, which charts where the central bank’s policymakers expect the federal funds rate will be over the coming years.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Glenn Hughes on the Albums Charts Chosen also brings Hughes to new all-time peak positions on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charts
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Texas and Missouri have already adjusted maps to favor Republicans, while Democrats in states like California are pursuing their own redraws to add seats for their side.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The settlement also required the city to include a ballot question in the November 2025 election to establish a citizens’ redistricting committee that would draft maps and propose them to the commission in future redistricting processes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Local reporting describes heavy traffic, overflow parking, and crowding at overlooks as leaf peepers arrive during good weather windows.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with WWD, the 38-year-old describes how this new era, which includes e-commerce expansion across the Middle East, is poised to corner untapped potential markets like Saudi Arabia.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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As for what the couple plans to do with their completely tax-free winnings?—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, as a whole, Columbia still plans to follow the strategic direction of the plan, while it is not set on strictly adhering to its practices, the official said.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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Just like 2024, the top three airports remain the same, which isn’t surprising, Taylor tells CNBC Make It.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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From a vintage painting discovered in a shop to a child’s colorful sketch, each piece tells a story and adds warmth to your home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cabana designs an in-house collection of tableware and home accessories, and is also a serial collaborator.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Micah Kimball is a licensed architect and general contractor who designs and builds thoughtful spaces.—
Micah Kimball,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fortune reports on air traffic controllers who are driving for Uber and DoorDash to make ends meet.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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More than one in four trade-ins had negative equity in the third quarter of 2025, Edmunds reports.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That of the vampy, endlessly ambitious, and deliciously ruthless weather presenter Suzanne Stone, who plots to knock off her husband (Matt Dillon) in Gus Van Sant’s satirical romp.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, the game rights change is contingent on the larger ESPN-NFL deal passing Department of Justice review, which seems increasingly unlikely to come before the NFL plots its 2026 calendar.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No One Saw Us Leave, a Spanish-language limited series on Netflix, chronicles the years-long struggle between a mother and the man who tore her family apart.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The project — which chronicles the adventures of Huntrix, a K-pop girl group comprising three members who just happen to also fight monsters from the underworld — has been a surprise hit for the streamer, and its soundtrack has spent several weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Charts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charts. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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