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
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
There’s been an overwhelming response on social media, with webpage engagement off the charts.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Metallica has been a fixture on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart for years by this point.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Noun
After showing Stumpf’s picture, Kress pulled out a chart showing how Wells Fargo’s stock price had outperformed all of its big bank peers for the decade leading up to the scandal.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
There’s been an overwhelming response on social media, with webpage engagement off the charts.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
Her path had been ambitiously charted to include a refuelling stop on Howland Island, a speck between Hawaii and Australia.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Metallica has been a fixture on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart for years by this point.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chart
Noun
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For a map showing dozens of Florida protests marking No Kings Day on Saturday, visit mobilize.us/nokings/map.—
Breana Skiles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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July is your season to wander off the map and breathe easier.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Hatfield did not say whether San Diego Pride had changed Kehlani’s contract as Gloria described.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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And that's just the juiciest of the various cases described in a new paper published in the journal Criminal Law Forum.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The company apparently plans to use the design of the Vision Pro's visionOS software as a jumping-off point for the new designs, introducing more transparency and UI elements that appear to be floating on the surface of your screen.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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The reservation platform OpenTable reports 52% of consumers planned to go it alone at restaurants in 2025.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Her aunt would often call Valdes’ mom from Florida, telling her their family would be safer here.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Copying others only tells you what worked yesterday for someone else, when what leaders need to focus on is what will work for them tomorrow.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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An award-winning toy creator and a doctor have teamed up to launch a new company that manufactures products designed to make health care less scary for little kids, and less stressful for parents.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Production designing the ornate bathroom was an adventure.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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The 17-year-old was reported missing after a family outing involving kayaks and paddleboards.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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She was convicted of murder with the special-circumstance allegations of lying in wait, conspiracy and solicitation of murder, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, some small-business owners may only have an annual relationship with their accountant or tax professional, or even opt to prepare their taxes themselves.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With the revenue-sharing era now officially underway, Title IX defense attorneys say colleges are preparing for a potential wave of gender-equity lawsuits from athletes, especially challenges over how that revenue is distributed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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