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
Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
Mariners would use this information to manually create their own weather charts.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
In addition to topping the Netflix charts, its soundtrack has spent several weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Early in her career, she was sometimes celebrated for fleeing the strictures of flamenco music in order to find freedom on the dance floor, and on the charts.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
The series is already becoming an obsession among Apple TV subscribers, quickly climbing up the streamer's top TV charts.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The four identical charts tell the tale.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
But his reflexes test off the charts.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s one similarity between them, fitting for a trend that has driven Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to the top of the league’s MVP betting charts midway through the season.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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
The film, which overcame a legal challenge on the eve of its 2024 debut, charts the story of legendary keyboardist and Grammy winner Preston who played with The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Little Richard and many others.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
One — titled Willard's Tempe of Time — charts the concept of time back to the creation.
—Jackie Northam, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
The book, which is blurbed by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, charts the ripple effects of a beloved soccer pro making an antisemitic comment that goes viral.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Starring Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, The Smashing Machine charts the highs and lows of the mixed-martial arts and UFC champion.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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, 9 Nov. 2025
Mariners would use this information to manually create their own weather charts.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
In addition to topping the Netflix charts, its soundtrack has spent several weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Early in her career, she was sometimes celebrated for fleeing the strictures of flamenco music in order to find freedom on the dance floor, and on the charts.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
The series is already becoming an obsession among Apple TV subscribers, quickly climbing up the streamer's top TV charts.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The four identical charts tell the tale.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
But his reflexes test off the charts.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s one similarity between them, fitting for a trend that has driven Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to the top of the league’s MVP betting charts midway through the season.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The film, which overcame a legal challenge on the eve of its 2024 debut, charts the story of legendary keyboardist and Grammy winner Preston who played with The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Little Richard and many others.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
One — titled Willard's Tempe of Time — charts the concept of time back to the creation.
—Jackie Northam, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
The book, which is blurbed by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, charts the ripple effects of a beloved soccer pro making an antisemitic comment that goes viral.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Starring Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, The Smashing Machine charts the highs and lows of the mixed-martial arts and UFC champion.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charts
Noun
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The proposal is part of a broader national trend of a surge in efforts to redraw maps outside the typical post-census cycle.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the redrawn districts are being litigated in some states, and if the maps hold for 2026, there is no guarantee the parties will win the seats.—
Mike Schneider,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lopez describes her daughter as an energetic, talkative child who speaks both English and Spanish.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Auditing two departments Calvo plans to establish a task force to audit Hialeah’s 911 operations, responding tor concerns from dispatchers about understaffing and slow response times.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Grace plans to use any earnings from Quinn’s sale to cover expenses of his upkeep, such as grain and veterinary bills.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The company designs high-end bikes built to handle the rugged trails of not only the Adirondacks, but all over the world.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Teyana Taylor is a singer, songwriter, choreographer, actor and director who is also currently in culinary school and designs graphic T-shirts and merchandise.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Thus begins a thorny relationship in which Jules plots vengeance, though their dynamic soon takes a fascinating turn.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Bad Santa follows an alcoholic scammer named Willie (Thornton) who poses as a mall Santa and plots to rob the stores on Christmas Eve with his sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox).—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Australian director Patrick Hughes is helming the project, which chronicles Thornton’s real-life survival story in the South China Sea that earned him a Congressional Medal of Honor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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The series' visceral approach and real-time structure (each episode chronicles a single hour) help to highlight the emotional and physical toll on emergency personnel, offering an engrossing alternative to romance-forward medical dramas like Grey's Anatomy.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Charts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charts. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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