1
as in describing
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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2
as in planning
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 charting
Pure Country Soundtrack Also Enjoyed A Long Run Only one other Billboard 200–charting title from Strait has managed triple-digit stays on the list.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Women’s Super League (WSL), where Chelsea plays in England, has been charting its own course toward building a more financially secure league as well.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
By blending athlete-like stamina with surgeon-level dexterity, KAERI is charting a path toward robotic first responders capable of tackling nuclear, disaster, and industrial challenges with unmatched safety.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Early astronomers were also astrologers, charting the stars to measure time and interpret their influence on human life.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The project is described to us as in the vein of King Lear and Succession, charting the rivalry between two princes over a renowned Korean painting.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
With 4 Moral Tales, Advisry is charting its next chapter—not as a return, but as a clear new beginning.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Each colorway will also come with a charm to match its respective heel logo, and packaging will include a booklet charting all 23 stories for the sneaker.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The hope is that same ethos remains true under Sam Pressman’s leadership of Pressman Film, where the younger Pressman, current CEO of Pressman Film, is now charting a course for his father’s company to keep telling stories for the next 50 years.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Women’s Super League (WSL), where Chelsea plays in England, has been charting its own course toward building a more financially secure league as well.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
By blending athlete-like stamina with surgeon-level dexterity, KAERI is charting a path toward robotic first responders capable of tackling nuclear, disaster, and industrial challenges with unmatched safety.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Early astronomers were also astrologers, charting the stars to measure time and interpret their influence on human life.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
The project is described to us as in the vein of King Lear and Succession, charting the rivalry between two princes over a renowned Korean painting.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
With 4 Moral Tales, Advisry is charting its next chapter—not as a return, but as a clear new beginning.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Each colorway will also come with a charm to match its respective heel logo, and packaging will include a booklet charting all 23 stories for the sneaker.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The hope is that same ethos remains true under Sam Pressman’s leadership of Pressman Film, where the younger Pressman, current CEO of Pressman Film, is now charting a course for his father’s company to keep telling stories for the next 50 years.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charting
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People are describing empty markets, or markets where items are just cost-prohibitive and far too expensive.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
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At first, Walters feared the chicken might not survive—describing her as lethargic and depressed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Her lawyers are now planning to file a damages lawsuit against the South Korean government, JTBC reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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China is planning a robotic mission in 2028 with the goal of being the first country to bring a sample back from the surface of Mars.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles held an emotional meeting with staff on Wednesday after the assassination, telling members to go home and hug their families, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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With his latest weigh-in blunder, there's no telling whether Dana White, who has publicly criticized Gastelum for his egregious weigh-in mishaps in the past, will cut the longtime vet.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jensen Huang from Nvidia called it an essential tool for designing NVIDIA's most advanced chips, including the Blackwell series.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Shaffi, a senior data architect at Amazon Web Services, is widely recognized for designing secure, large scale data infrastructures that power global enterprises.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Emmy Award-winning show quickly became a global phenomenon, chronicling the upstairs-downstairs lives of the Crawley family and their staff in the early 20th century, through World War I and into the roaring ’20s.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jordan’s forthcoming documentary, Sustain, is slated for release in 2026, chronicling his journey while encouraging others to take action.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to her baby on the way, Cardi B is preparing to embark on a new project — a 32-city tour.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Working Within The Trade And With Private Clients Enhancing and relating the company legacy is vitally important to Amenc, who started working for Golay Fils & Stahl in 2001.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In a statement, a lawyer for Ortiz said his client’s guilty plea was highly tailored, relating only to his transactions with Pérez in the context of concert performances.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Removing the pressure of a large-scale organizing or decluttering effort can be a game changer for people who struggle with organizing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Charting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charting. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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