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
Today, the chain has 264 clubs and is charting a new path through Texas, with Fort Worth and three other stores opening this spring — Waxahachie, Forney and Grand Prairie.
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Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
But with Brand Safe, Mongeau is charting a more intentional path.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, Ternus is tasked with embodying that same philosophy in charting the company’s next era.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Wade released her debut album Reckless in 2021, charting on Billboard and being named by Rolling Stone as the year’s Best Americana Album.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson may be best known for hit songs like Midnight Sun (which earned the star her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording) and a slew of Billboard-charting singles.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The couple had spent the past decade sailing together, charting a life across open water — learning to scuba dive, chasing marine life and finding meaning in the quiet, in-between moments at sea.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
But with Brand Safe, Mongeau is charting a more intentional path.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, Ternus is tasked with embodying that same philosophy in charting the company’s next era.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Wade released her debut album Reckless in 2021, charting on Billboard and being named by Rolling Stone as the year’s Best Americana Album.
—Peter White, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson may be best known for hit songs like Midnight Sun (which earned the star her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording) and a slew of Billboard-charting singles.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The couple had spent the past decade sailing together, charting a life across open water — learning to scuba dive, chasing marine life and finding meaning in the quiet, in-between moments at sea.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charting
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When describing his overall plan for ELL and emergent bilingual learning after staff cuts, Licata said those resources are not being spent in the right directions for students.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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What the note was describing lay outside the perimeter.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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An hour before Hitchcock's execution, Texas is planning to put James Broadnax to death for the 2008 double murder of two Christian music producers in the Dallas suburb of Garland.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Countries across the Gulf have arrested scores of people during the war, on charges ranging from posting images of wartime damage, to planning terrorist attacks with Iran.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Like Flores and Natal, Kaik found that the company, York Service & Towing, would only take cash, telling her that sometimes, people would pay with a credit card then cancel the card before payment went through.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after telling her to contact security, Alvarez arrived upstairs.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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In early March, engineers from the Armaments Center began designing, explosive pressing, housing manufacturing and integrating the warhead to be used on a low-cost and expendable one-way attack drone.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a way, Tim Cook's superpower was always taking the innovation in Cupertino and orchestrating the external forces to bring it to life, through perfecting the supply chain and designing supplier relationships as chief operating officer, and eventually practicing international diplomacy as CEO.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fresh flowers and a selection of colorful coffee table books chronicling New York City’s art scene provide a warm touch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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In mid-April, the New York Times ran a lengthy profile of children’s book author and pilot Sánchez Bezos, chronicling how the once-nebbishy Jeff Bezos has changed in the euphoria of their relationship.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The two were caught on camera by fellow passengers who were filming while the plane was on the runway preparing for takeoff.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The British Embassy in Washington, DC, posted a video on social media on April 27 giving people a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into preparing afternoon tea for 650 people.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some of them are old systems of knowledge, ways of relating the body to fertility, death, and survival.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Parents are also organizing a bake sale at the event, and a direct donation campaign is underway.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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During Barack Obama’s presidency, conservative funders invested in grassroots organizing to beat the left’s turnout and persuasion machines.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Charting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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