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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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
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The first three have to do with the yield curve, which describes the structure of interest rates (yields) in the Treasury market.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Expansion is next, with Answers in Genesis attractions planned for Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Branson, Mo. — tourist hubs offering more opportunities to promote creationism to the masses.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
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
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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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However, Merced told Variety in May 2025 that production of the third installment will likely begin in 2026.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Smith also said bat manufacturers are now designing bats in ways that mitigate the effects of rolling.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Certified through the Living Building Challenge, these are structures designed to not only reduce environmental impact but contribute positively to their surroundings.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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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Her 17-year-old is preparing for graduation while working as a lifeguard.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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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 Gilded Age chronicles the deliciously petty in-fighting between ascendant and established members of New York City's upper class in the late 19th century.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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Dina and Morgan, plus Eastwood's daughter Francesca (from his previous relationship with Frances Fisher) were the stars of the 2012 E! reality series Mrs. Eastwood & Company, which chronicled their lives and Dina's career.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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