as in maps
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 describes
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 plans
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 charts
Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Right now, the law requires PAs to be supervised, though that can mean a review of patients’ charts many hours after the fact.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Johnson topped the timing charts in yesterday's training run.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny is continuously dominating the charts with his music, but a lot of people might be wondering about his dating life and what his relationship is like with his ex, Kendall Jenner.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Earlier this year, Kaiser Permanente affiliates agreed to pay $556 million to resolve allegations the company added about half a million diagnoses to its MA patients’ charts between 2009 to 2018, generating about $1 billion in overpayments.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Kates pointed to viral posts that use charts or data without proper context.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
For a group that has largely stayed away from releasing any new material for many years, Fleetwood Mac performs spectacularly well on the music charts in the United Kingdom.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Nearly a decade since its introduction in 2017, the FXX K Evo presents specifications that remain off the charts.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
The director’s follow-up to 19th-century drama Godland charts the gradual evolution of a family as Anna, an artist, and Magnús, a fisherman, live with their three children and dog in the quiet grandeur of the Icelandic countryside.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Scott is also the subject of one of the show's episodes — which charts his love story with Kip (Robbie Graham-Kuntz) — and quickly became just as beloved among fans as Williams and Storrie.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
His story charts the lowest lows to the highest highs.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Mubi, which distributes indie and foreign films and streams them to millions of monthly subscribers, had been preparing an August premiere for Huang’s documentary Vice Is Broke, which charts the rise and fall of his former employer Vice Media.
—Will Tavlin, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
As the miles stack up and the rules tighten (three warnings, then you’re shot), Jonsson charts the slow erosion of bravado into something far more fragile.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Set against the backdrop of New York City and the changing seasons, the film charts their witty, heartfelt journey from acquaintances to lovers.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
Pynchon has clear interests and O’Shea charts the reclusive author’s obsessions across his books and the fragments of his biography that are available.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Noun
OpenAI has been circulating charts as part of the discussions.
—Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Right now, the law requires PAs to be supervised, though that can mean a review of patients’ charts many hours after the fact.
—Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Johnson topped the timing charts in yesterday's training run.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny is continuously dominating the charts with his music, but a lot of people might be wondering about his dating life and what his relationship is like with his ex, Kendall Jenner.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Earlier this year, Kaiser Permanente affiliates agreed to pay $556 million to resolve allegations the company added about half a million diagnoses to its MA patients’ charts between 2009 to 2018, generating about $1 billion in overpayments.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Kates pointed to viral posts that use charts or data without proper context.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
For a group that has largely stayed away from releasing any new material for many years, Fleetwood Mac performs spectacularly well on the music charts in the United Kingdom.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Nearly a decade since its introduction in 2017, the FXX K Evo presents specifications that remain off the charts.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Based on the biography by Sam Wasson, Fosse/Verdon charts the successful careers and rocky relationship shared by Bob Fosse (Sam Rockwell) and his longtime partner and collaborator, Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams).
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
The director’s follow-up to 19th-century drama Godland charts the gradual evolution of a family as Anna, an artist, and Magnús, a fisherman, live with their three children and dog in the quiet grandeur of the Icelandic countryside.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Scott is also the subject of one of the show's episodes — which charts his love story with Kip (Robbie Graham-Kuntz) — and quickly became just as beloved among fans as Williams and Storrie.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
His story charts the lowest lows to the highest highs.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Mubi, which distributes indie and foreign films and streams them to millions of monthly subscribers, had been preparing an August premiere for Huang’s documentary Vice Is Broke, which charts the rise and fall of his former employer Vice Media.
—Will Tavlin, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
As the miles stack up and the rules tighten (three warnings, then you’re shot), Jonsson charts the slow erosion of bravado into something far more fragile.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Set against the backdrop of New York City and the changing seasons, the film charts their witty, heartfelt journey from acquaintances to lovers.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
Pynchon has clear interests and O’Shea charts the reclusive author’s obsessions across his books and the fragments of his biography that are available.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charts
Noun
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And beyond the brain, the same algorithm could offer detailed cell maps of other organs, allowing scientists to compare, for example, healthy versus diabetic kidneys.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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Those maps revealed long chains of pits, or collapsed areas on the surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Frankenstein is nominated for nine Oscars, the bulk of which highlight its decadent design, all rooted in the kind of deep, immersive research that Deverell describes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a Federal Communications Commission application, SpaceX describes how the centers would transmit the data via optical, or laser, signals to the Starlink network for transmission to the ground while the entire system is in a low orbit roughly 300 miles to 1,200 miles above Earth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The audio-first company, which is owned by the Graham family — the Post’s owners before Bezos — plans to introduce original reporting, and will pick up some local beats, including sports and metro coverage.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Employer plans to hire were also at the lowest since 2009, the tail end of the Great Recession, when the jobless rate hovered near double digits, Challenger said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Set in the remote highlands of Montenegro, the film tells the story of a shepherd mother and her daughter who proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of past violence that once shattered their family.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Build a balanced plate Agusala recommends slowing down when eating and paying attention to when your brain tells you to stop.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Founded in 2016, the company designs, develops and manufactures its collection in its home country, partnering with specialized Italian workshops for category-specific expertise.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The White House is banking that bigger tax refunds this spring will benefit Republicans in the fall, but some strategists and economists project that the political upside will be short-lived, Politico reports.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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In its January 2026 Long-Term Reliability Assessment, the nonprofit North American Electric Reliability Corp, reports that New England ranks higher in energy supply reliability during extreme weather conditions than most of the country.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Many are in critical mineral companies as the White House plots a strategy to directly back mining companies to build a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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For cyclists, the Coastal Bike Trail plots out a route to see the city and the harbor on two wheels.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Starring Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the film chronicles the tumultuous relationship of Catherine Earnshaw, played by Robbie, and Heathcliff, played by Elordi.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Napoli’s collective biography Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie chronicles the rise of the four founding mothers of NPR.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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