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
Grande's longest-charting title remains Dangerous Woman, which is only 16 frames ahead of Eternal Sunshine.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Ahead of the Season 4 finale, Deadline spoke with Ghafoori about charting Fatima’s journey, filming the season’s most physically and emotionally demanding scenes, and finding the humanity in a character confronting an unimaginable transformation.
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Scott Shilstone,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
As manufacturers and network operators work up solutions for the 6-GHz band, the challenge will be in charting a path that doesn’t undermine the economies of scale needed for wireless innovation, lower hardware costs, and ultimately technology adoption.
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Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
So the geometric blue swimming pool went up first, followed by the abstract landscape charting Nichols Canyon Road’s jagged path up the Hollywood Hills and then a colorful WeHo streetscape.
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Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Garth Jennings has made a movie charting Pulp’s rise from obscurity to cultural touchstone, set to premiere exclusively on Mubi this fall.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
The Alliance mapped one big, grand loop by charting connector routes between existing trails.
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Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
With Thursday’s news, the Red Wings will now have to spend that time effectively re-charting the course of their offseason — and potentially their direction as a franchise.
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Max Bultman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
The documentary will premiere at several film festivals later this summer and offers an intimate look at Kelly’s career, charting his unlikely success and tragic death at 35 due to complications from AIDS.
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Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Ahead of the Season 4 finale, Deadline spoke with Ghafoori about charting Fatima’s journey, filming the season’s most physically and emotionally demanding scenes, and finding the humanity in a character confronting an unimaginable transformation.
—
Scott Shilstone,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
As manufacturers and network operators work up solutions for the 6-GHz band, the challenge will be in charting a path that doesn’t undermine the economies of scale needed for wireless innovation, lower hardware costs, and ultimately technology adoption.
—
Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
So the geometric blue swimming pool went up first, followed by the abstract landscape charting Nichols Canyon Road’s jagged path up the Hollywood Hills and then a colorful WeHo streetscape.
—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Garth Jennings has made a movie charting Pulp’s rise from obscurity to cultural touchstone, set to premiere exclusively on Mubi this fall.
—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
The Alliance mapped one big, grand loop by charting connector routes between existing trails.
—
Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
With Thursday’s news, the Red Wings will now have to spend that time effectively re-charting the course of their offseason — and potentially their direction as a franchise.
—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
The documentary will premiere at several film festivals later this summer and offers an intimate look at Kelly’s career, charting his unlikely success and tragic death at 35 due to complications from AIDS.
—
Bianca Betancourt,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charting
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Iran’s semi-official Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) wrote about the 1989 funeral earlier this week, describing how the enormous crowds exceeded the numbers expected by authorities.
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Furthermore, Bavarian state lawmaker Bernhard Pohl also welcomed the move, describing it as a long-term guarantee for the future of the Kaufbeuren location and its role within Germany’s expanding missile defense network.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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Direct prompt injection happens when a user types instructions that override a system prompt, the familiar pattern of telling a chatbot to ignore previous instructions.
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That includes not even telling guests the full information about the wedding, with people invited reportedly instructed to arrive in New York, without being given details about when and where the wedding will be.
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Having spent years exploring these regions and designing itineraries for discerning travelers, here are my top tips on where to sip, what to see, and where to stay during your visit to Croatia.
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The manufacturer then finalizes tooling – designing and manufacturing the parts of a popcorn bucket – before the product is shipped to theater companies, marketed to fans and, eventually, sold online and in theaters.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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Paramount+ is chronicling the Texas Tech football team’s offseason in a new, upcoming docuseries.
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Those experiences, combined with feedback from trainees and employers, have helped shape Buildher's broader approach to preparing women not only technically but also emotionally and physically for work in the industry.
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According to a GoFundMe campaign, Martin was preparing to move her family into a new home the day after she was killed.
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.
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Shoppers appreciate the inner pockets for organizing small essentials, along with the top zipper that keeps everything nice and secure.
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The cruise, which departs from Greece on July 5, was expected to dock in the Turkish port town of Kuşadası two days later, followed by a trip to Istanbul, according to Atlantis Events, which is organizing the voyage.
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“Charting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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