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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1
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
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
Barbosa is coming off of the Netflix special Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga, which spent two weeks on the streamer’s Top 10 chart in the fall of 2023, debuting at #3.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 July 2025
The older hypothesis, known as miasma theory, had also been charted.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Noun
And that’s because Carlos Santana, who had the foresight not to name a band in honor of his rhythm section, made the song his own and ran it up the pop charts.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
Barbosa is coming off of the Netflix special Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga, which spent two weeks on the streamer’s Top 10 chart in the fall of 2023, debuting at #3.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Verb
Throughout her astutely observed and utterly captivating autobiography, which was originally published in 1983, Blouin charts her harrowing youth and extensive engagement with various African leaders and independence movements during the mid-20th century.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 July 2025
The older hypothesis, known as miasma theory, had also been charted.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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Local social media users were quick to share their favorites in a June 14 post on Reddit, and the names run the gamut from major metro Phoenix cities to straight up goofy ghost towns that are no more than a speck on the map.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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The self-emptying two-in-one robot vacuum creates a map of where to clean, and it can be controlled via voice command.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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These are some of the ways people have described their experience.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Police describe the suspect as Black, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black face mask.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Harkins plans to open a second BackLot at Verrado Marketplace, a shopping mall being built in Buckeye.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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By the end of 2025, CATL plans to have 1,000 stations across 31 cities.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Nobody told them to take the president off the stage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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The 21-year-old running back was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery (domestic) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, July 12, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department told PEOPLE.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Instead, cleaning stainless steel requires a little extra TLC and a strategy designed specifically for this material.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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The list is designed to create awareness of culturally significant global landmarks.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Around the same time, Leitha, the Kerr County sheriff, reports that 13 people have died.—
HANNAH FINGERHUT,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Suddenly, the walls of the tunnel gave way, trapping the teen beneath the sand, the outlet reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Consider personally submitting your tax payment to the IRS after your CPA has prepared them, review your tax returns every year.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Whole spelt berries work well in breakfast cereal, soups, or side dishes, and can be prepared like rice or risotto.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
Verb
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But as on the debut, every song is funny, chronicling the ups and downs of modern romance.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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While the other three men in the newest post were not identified, in an earlier Instagram Story chronicling a similar jam sesh, Bieber tagged several other musicians and friends, including singer-songwriter Jensen McRae, pastor Judah Smith, Josh Mehl, DJ Taylor James and producer Camper.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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