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
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
The mountain chart shows the share of U.S. small business owners who think the state of the U.S. economy is excellent, good, fair or poor, from Q2 2022 through Q3 2025.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Talia Wexler, CNBC, 22 July 2025
In 2002, Hewitt charted her first album, as Barenaked hit No. 37 on the Billboard 200 that October.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 22 July 2025
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Noun
The top two running backs on the depth chart are set ahead of Hines.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
The mountain chart shows the share of U.S. small business owners who think the state of the U.S. economy is excellent, good, fair or poor, from Q2 2022 through Q3 2025.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Verb
Since the band signed with its first record label in 2005, three of its albums have charted No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 200 and the group has won two American Music Awards and received two Grammy nominations.
—Talia Wexler, CNBC, 22 July 2025
In 2002, Hewitt charted her first album, as Barenaked hit No. 37 on the Billboard 200 that October.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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Peete’s upcoming event is designed to challenge that narrative and put Fort Worth creators on the map.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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Drawing comparisons to Zach Galifianakis’ Between Two Ferns, the podcast put Althoff on the map as a comedic talent to watch.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The Grand Canyon has never been adequately described in words or music notes.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Status Indian is the Canadian term used to describe those still governed under the Indian Act of 1876.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
Verb
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At a July 23 capital improvements committee meeting, questions were raised about why a report from the county's facilities planning steering committee recommended projects tied to maintenance and repairs at senior facilities be put on hold or not recommended at all for the 2026 budget.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The film tells the powerful true story of a blind Native American man who helped save lives during the Oklahoma City bombing.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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The city has been told the Water and Wastewater Authority should have their standard operational system active at that time, Bell said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Their diameters are designed specifically for cost-reduction with the dimensions of fleet vehicles in mind.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Pro tier is priced at $49.99 a month or $499 a year and unlocks advanced tools designed for professional broadcasters.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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In April 2025, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported the operation of 467 MOD Pizza locations across the nation listed on MOD's website; as of July 2025, only 457 are listed.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Front Office Sports reports Stephanopoulos was on vacation the week of July 23, and Joe Buck is filling in as a co-anchor for GMA through Friday, July 25.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Firefighters, aided by wind, prepare for fire to shift course Firefighters actively engaged in preparation efforts to limit the fire's chance of spreading to the lodge and store, with the fire inching closer to the store on the east side of the closed State Route 67.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The event will help shooters prepare for the statewide Marksmanship Challenge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
Verb
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In 2023, the label commemorated its 40th anniversary with an exhibit that chronicled the brand’s past designs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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The book, which chronicles Brinkley's early modeling days and her tumultuous romances with Joel and ex-husband Peter Cook, is accompanied by an audiobook narrated by the Sports Illustrated alum herself.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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“Chart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chart. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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