Definition of chapternext
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as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention

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as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking a horror movie that marks a new chapter in vicarious sadism

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Recent Examples of chapter How was writing that chapter and being so vulnerable about him? Grace Byron, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 The Moroccan American Council fosters cultural traditions and community spirit, and the South Florida chapter formed after Morocco opened a consulate in Miami two years ago, one of just two in the United States, along with New York City. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026 Today, Gregory is living in Nashville after relocating there from Miami to help open a new restaurant location — turning a temporary assignment into a permanent move and a fresh, new chapter. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Spielberg only directed one segment of this omnibus film, but his chapter fits perfectly into both his résumé and his obsessions. Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chapter
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Noun
  • Thomas was released from prison in 2018 after serving roughly 32 years, according to CNN affiliate Spectrum News NY1.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • As the Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies squared off in a series earlier this week, news surfaced that the latter’s Double-A affiliate will be honoring Yesavage, who is from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, with a bobblehead depicting him in his high school jersey next month.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • The 2026 men’s World Cup group stage consists of 12 groups of four competing in round-robin competition, an increase of 16 teams from the last men’s World Cup.
    Boston Herald, Boston Herald, 12 June 2026
  • Local groups Sin Tope and Making Movies performed on the festival’s main stage, giving fans a chance to decompress and have some fun, rather than stressing about their favorite team.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Heme iron may damage cells that line your colon, increasing the risk those cells become cancerous.
    Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
  • These deliveries focus not only on supporting exploration and testing power grids, but also on less obvious efforts, such as establishing lunar cell networks and spectrum rollout.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2025
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  • The Sheriff’s Office has taken steps to transition services back to Willows.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
  • Stay informed and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others from the heat’s potentially dangerous effects.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
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  • The attack unfolded in two phases, with the initial strike splitting the boat and leaving two survivors clinging to wreckage before successive drone missiles killed those survivors and sank the vessel.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Macdonald has established a winning culture and built a dominant team in all three phases.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • This is about ten inches in length.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • Authorities described him as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 June 2026
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  • The sanctioning body’s counsel pushed back on several points during cross-examination Monday and will continue to do so Tuesday.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Markets are expecting a nearly 90% chance of a quarter-point cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
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  • Though the Guardians have a share of first place with the White Sox and a three-game cushion over the Athletics in wild-card positioning, the club is about to weather some significant time without José Ramírez or Chase DeLauter.
    Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Fahed Rahal said soccer occupies a unique place within Algerian culture, serving as a source of identity and connection across generations.
    J.M. Banks June 15, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026

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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapter. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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