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
Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The opening episode of the series charts Hadjar’s rise from karting to his Formula 1 debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which was cut short by a formation lap crash that brought immediate scrutiny to his career.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The Namedroppers’ debut EP has topped national blues charts.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Pop star Madonna was climbing the charts and fashion followed.
—Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
But the 6-foot-5 Dennis-Sutton’s potential and sheer agility are off the charts, at his size.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The biopic charts Michael Jackson’s career starting as a kid with the Jackson 5 to his eventual rise as a beloved musical icon.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Still, the song was Mayer's best-performing single in both charts and sales.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
González pulled up a Power Point with sample questions and charts.
—David Ovalle, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The doc charts the political journey that culminated with his historic April 12 victory in the country’s general elections.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The movie charts the rise of Michael, who died in 2009 at age 50, from signing on with Motown Records in 1969 as part of the Jackson 5 to his zenith as the trailblazing King of Pop.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
There’s a real game of cat and mouse happening as the documentarian delves into Michaels’ past, charts his numerous career highs (and one major low), and follows him around during the intimate process of putting together a typical SNL episode.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
The new film charts Pablo's life and visits his descendants.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
As the façade of privilege begins to crack, the film charts an unsettling psychological terrain.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Stamper, a lexicographer and former editor at Merriam-Webster, charts the history of how thousands of colors came to be defined in Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, published in 1961.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Overshadowed by the recent 50th anniversary of the Chicago Reader and its change in ownership, as well as a thick and handsome coffee table book that charts its history, has been Newcity’s current February/March issue.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
And with that comes post-draft depth charts.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The opening episode of the series charts Hadjar’s rise from karting to his Formula 1 debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which was cut short by a formation lap crash that brought immediate scrutiny to his career.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The Namedroppers’ debut EP has topped national blues charts.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Pop star Madonna was climbing the charts and fashion followed.
—Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
But the 6-foot-5 Dennis-Sutton’s potential and sheer agility are off the charts, at his size.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The biopic charts Michael Jackson’s career starting as a kid with the Jackson 5 to his eventual rise as a beloved musical icon.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Still, the song was Mayer's best-performing single in both charts and sales.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
González pulled up a Power Point with sample questions and charts.
—David Ovalle, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
The play charts his despair and hope, as well as his unlikely romance with a prison volunteer (Tessa Thompson).
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The doc charts the political journey that culminated with his historic April 12 victory in the country’s general elections.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The movie charts the rise of Michael, who died in 2009 at age 50, from signing on with Motown Records in 1969 as part of the Jackson 5 to his zenith as the trailblazing King of Pop.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
There’s a real game of cat and mouse happening as the documentarian delves into Michaels’ past, charts his numerous career highs (and one major low), and follows him around during the intimate process of putting together a typical SNL episode.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
The new film charts Pablo's life and visits his descendants.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
As the façade of privilege begins to crack, the film charts an unsettling psychological terrain.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Stamper, a lexicographer and former editor at Merriam-Webster, charts the history of how thousands of colors came to be defined in Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, published in 1961.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Overshadowed by the recent 50th anniversary of the Chicago Reader and its change in ownership, as well as a thick and handsome coffee table book that charts its history, has been Newcity’s current February/March issue.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charts
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Those amendments were designed to stop partisan gerrymandering and require that maps not be drawn to favor or disfavor a political party or incumbent.—
Dan Daley,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, the Supreme Court reversed a lower federal court’s ruling striking down the maps by a 6-3 margin on ideological lines, formally ending the legal battle and allowing the map, which could net Republicans up to five seats in the House, to stand beyond the 2026 elections.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Today’s newsletter highlights David Scott’s daughter, Marcye Scott, plans to run in the special election to fill his unexpired term.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even in the more modern setting, the dainty designs on the plastic tubes and metal tins convey the history of the product within.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lara Hermanson co-owns Farmscape, which designs, installs, and maintains crop and native plant gardens in California.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly last fall, the two men are seeking $400 million in damages, and The Hollywood Reporter reports that they are expected to go up in front of a jury in a lower court next year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reports include tornado, wind storm and hail storm reports.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In Part 2 the factional fighting at court is increased rather than lessened by the arrival of Margaret of Anjou, the new queen, who—together with her lover, the duke of Suffolk—plots against Humphrey, duke of Gloucester, and his ambitious duchess, Eleanor.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Robert Pattinson also enters the franchise as the villain Scytale, who plots to end Paul's rule over the universe.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Grandmasters chronicles the rivalries, reinventions, and personal battles shaping the modern pursuit of greatness in the game of kings.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rereading it now, I was chilled to find that as much as Orwell provides a prophetic guide to our times, so does Nafisi, who chronicles daily life as the Islamic revolution transforms Iran.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Charts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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