graphed

verb

past tense of graph
as in computed
to show and compare the values of variables in a set of data by means of a drawing They used a computer program to graph monthly rainfall amounts over a period of five years.

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Recent Examples of graphed The gold annual cycle is graphed below. — Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graphed
  1. computed
  2. plotted
  3. estimated
  4. calculated
  5. charted
  6. tabulated
  7. traced
  8. sketched
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  • The researchers computed the optimal launch angles and wing size.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • The approach uses the aspherical electron densities computed using quantum mechanics to arrive at accurate determinations of atomic positions.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026
Definition of computed
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  • With the room shaking, the show’s producer, Bob Johnston, plotted a course toward the nearest group of guards.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Investigators have said Colt Gray carefully plotted the shooting at the high school of 1,900 students.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of plotted
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  • The agency estimated that, with or without toll lanes, I-77 would see a 25% increase in traffic by 2050, meaning the roadway will see over 200,000 cars a day.
    — DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission estimated the subsidies cut the average stand-alone drug plan premium by $26 in 2025 and by $16 in 2026.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of estimated
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  • Otto’s team calculated how much climate change — from the burning of coal, oil and gas — increased the chances for fires of this intensity to happen.
    — Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Prosecutors say the murders were calculated, while Clancy's defense argues that she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
    — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of calculated
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  • The series charted in the Top 10 every week since its two-episode series premiere, totaling over 6B total viewing minutes.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • The two titles have logged similar runs on the downloads-only ranking, though four different versions of The Dark Side of the Moon have charted through the years, combining for a total of 333 weeks on the tally.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of charted
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  • After the 2020 votes were tabulated and the Electoral College cast its ballots, dozens of courts rejected election fraud claims for lack of sufficient evidence, and state officials from both parties certified the results.
    — James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
  • The county had tabulated some 500,000 mail-in ballots by July 20, spokesperson Jennifer Liewer said.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of tabulated
Verb
  • Riccio points out oftentimes the license plates to legal vehicles are removed or blocked, which keeps them from being traced on license plate readers.
    — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The artist’s practice can be traced to making her son’s basket cradleboard with family members, which drew her to weaving and led her to gathering materials directly into her paintings.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 31 July 2026
Definition of traced
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  • Parry, aged only 21, sketched out his theory in a master’s dissertation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Definition of sketched

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“Graphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graphed. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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