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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is leading the charts with 749 cancellations and 501 delays.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
UpScrolled now ranks above TikTok in parts of Apple’s App Store charts, marketing itself as an alternative for users who feel unheard.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
For your contemplation, consider the following charts.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Nearly a decade since its introduction in 2017, the FXX K Evo presents specifications that remain off the charts.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The Rendow Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is a new device that’s already topping charts in Amazon’s home department.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Before buying a pair of skates, read (and re-read) the size charts.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
His story charts the lowest lows to the highest highs.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The Nielsen charts for Season 3’s premiere week won’t be available for another month.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Mubi, which distributes indie and foreign films and streams them to millions of monthly subscribers, had been preparing an August premiere for Huang’s documentary Vice Is Broke, which charts the rise and fall of his former employer Vice Media.
—Will Tavlin, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
As the miles stack up and the rules tighten (three warnings, then you’re shot), Jonsson charts the slow erosion of bravado into something far more fragile.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Set against the backdrop of New York City and the changing seasons, the film charts their witty, heartfelt journey from acquaintances to lovers.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
Pynchon has clear interests and O’Shea charts the reclusive author’s obsessions across his books and the fragments of his biography that are available.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
One — titled Willard's Tempe of Time — charts the concept of time back to the creation.
—Jackie Northam, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
For a group that has largely stayed away from releasing any new material for many years, Fleetwood Mac performs spectacularly well on the music charts in the United Kingdom.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is leading the charts with 749 cancellations and 501 delays.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
UpScrolled now ranks above TikTok in parts of Apple’s App Store charts, marketing itself as an alternative for users who feel unheard.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
For your contemplation, consider the following charts.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Nearly a decade since its introduction in 2017, the FXX K Evo presents specifications that remain off the charts.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The Rendow Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is a new device that’s already topping charts in Amazon’s home department.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Before buying a pair of skates, read (and re-read) the size charts.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Scott is also the subject of one of the show's episodes — which charts his love story with Kip (Robbie Graham-Kuntz) — and quickly became just as beloved among fans as Williams and Storrie.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
His story charts the lowest lows to the highest highs.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The Nielsen charts for Season 3’s premiere week won’t be available for another month.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Mubi, which distributes indie and foreign films and streams them to millions of monthly subscribers, had been preparing an August premiere for Huang’s documentary Vice Is Broke, which charts the rise and fall of his former employer Vice Media.
—Will Tavlin, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
As the miles stack up and the rules tighten (three warnings, then you’re shot), Jonsson charts the slow erosion of bravado into something far more fragile.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Set against the backdrop of New York City and the changing seasons, the film charts their witty, heartfelt journey from acquaintances to lovers.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
Pynchon has clear interests and O’Shea charts the reclusive author’s obsessions across his books and the fragments of his biography that are available.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
One — titled Willard's Tempe of Time — charts the concept of time back to the creation.
—Jackie Northam, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charts
Noun
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Player Projects require Raiders to go out into the various maps and find loot, which must then be committed in order to progress and earn rewards.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even the smartphone--now indispensable--replaced older tools like flip phones and paper maps.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jordan describes the relationship between chef and winemaker as a constant dialogue, a feedback loop that ensures every pairing expresses the wine’s architecture, not just its flavor profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company describes its approach as a two-step process.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to the earnings report, the company plans to start producing Optimus before the end of 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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This spring, the coffee chain plans to launch a premium, sugar-free version of its chai, Lieberman said during the investor presentation.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jennette McCurdy tells Sofia Coppola about writing Half His Age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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After age 30, people lose, on average, 3% to 5% of their muscle mass each decade, which is an especially risky trajectory for women, Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM, FACSM, a nutrition and exercise researcher, and director of education at Stanford Lifestyle Medicine, tells SELF.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The ‘emotion’ pillar reflects a fundamental shift in how Harding+ designs and delivers retail.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rottet also designs furniture pieces and presented upscale designs for Italian furniture maker Turri and Belgian firm Atelier Vierkant in 2025 in Milan.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In July 2025, Rice pleaded guilty to two felony charges and was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years' probation, reports ESPN.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Russia's Ministry of Transport said on the messaging platform Telegram Wednesday that no state has the right to use force against vessels that are registered under other states, CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For cyclists, the Coastal Bike Trail plots out a route to see the city and the harbor on two wheels.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The teacher then plots revenge by secretly staging the most wildly inappropriate musical imaginable to sabotage the principal’s bid for academic glory.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Directed by Stacey Lee and produced by Jon Watts, the three-part documentary series (inspired by the iHeart Media podcast of the same name) chronicles a high school sociology class trying to crack a local cold case.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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The first is a documentary that chronicles the tumultuous, year-long construction of Disneyland; the other serves as the ideal pre-game option to Rachel McAdams’ latest flight-from-hell flick.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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