as in map
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 to describe
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 to plan
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 chart
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Unease lingered even in 2022, when Karen Weekly first occupied the top of the Lady Vols org chart by herself.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Xander Zellner, Billboard, 22 May 2025
An earlier report charted a dramatic change since 2010, when 86.4% of TV writers and 94.8% of film writers were white.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 May 2025
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Noun
That’s because the Moon is lined up with Venus and Neptune in the part of your chart that has domain over love affairs, romance, the arts and fun diversions.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Unease lingered even in 2022, when Karen Weekly first occupied the top of the Lady Vols org chart by herself.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Verb
Here’s a full breakdown of Sleep Token’s entries on the Hot 100:
Bown is credited as the sole producer on all 10 tracks, propelling him to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Producers chart for the first time in his career.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 22 May 2025
An earlier report charted a dramatic change since 2010, when 86.4% of TV writers and 94.8% of film writers were white.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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Click on the map to see the exact number of violations issued in each ward.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The goal after that was to buy a football club — and one place on the map kept calling.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Ukrainian officials described it as the largest aerial assault since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Nancy Preis, Opera in the Ozarks general director, will describe the new, state-of-the-art theater built with funds from the Walton Family Foundation at Inspiration Point outside Eureka Springs.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Ra-Ve, which had planned to use its grant to fund two concerts, will now only present one, Venkatasubramanya said.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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In both mishaps, the upper stage, the vehicle where astronauts and cargo would ride, came apart mere minutes into its flight instead of landing as planned in the Indian Ocean.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Verb
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In 2024, a highly intoxicated passenger on an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Seattle reportedly bit a flight attendant in the arm an hour after takeoff, the Japanese airline told The Japan Times.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Wegner told The Star that the public health center provided information to the state that the school had received regarding the diagnoses of teachers and staff.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Neutra designed this 750 square-foot artist’s residence in Silicon Valley in 1935 as a creative retreat for poet Jacqueline Johnson.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Accommodations range from double-occupancy Mountain King and Bunk Rooms to connecting suites designed for families and groups, each with modern features such as workspaces, mini fridges, and wool camp blankets.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Lovato paired it with a long cathedral-style veil, which Vogue reported was made from ivory tulle.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Interstate 435 Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Some observers insist Moscow could be prepared to launch more limited assaults on NATO soil as little as six months after the end of the war in Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The best way to protect against unhealthy messages about masculinity is for parents to be prepared with a counter narrative for their family.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The film chronicles the extraordinary story of a group of inmates who defied the odds to create a timeless piece of art.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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Owners, GMs and coaches don’t want their delicate discussions and controversial decisions chronicled for future viewing — publicly or privately — by someone outside the organization next month or years from now.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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