chapter

noun

ˈchap-tər How to pronounce chapter (audio)
Definition of chapternext
1
as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention

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2
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 Scharf had often presented the ballroom as merely the latest chapter in a series of White House renovations that were met with overblown responses. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 So too will David in the next chapter of a remarkable route to the Premier League. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Further chapters of the collaboration will be revealed in the coming months, Birkenstock said. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Whether that reflects a revival among Western populations or the strength of Africa’s Christian diaspora, Eze sees it as a new chapter. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chapter
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  1. affiliate
  2. stage
  3. cell
  4. step
  5. phase
  6. inch
  7. point
  8. place
Noun
  • The mother, Brionna Washington, shared her story with CNN affiliate WVTM.
    — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Residents began preparations as early as Wednesday, a manager of Kauai’s only Home Depot told NBC News affiliate KHNL.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of affiliate
Noun
  • In the early stage of the trip, the twin-engine jets headed for Alaska and passed over Greenland, where an Airbus A400M support plane capable of landing on ice was stationed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • But officials did not prioritize reusability in Vulcan’s design, with no plans to reuse the rocket’s booster stage and only tentative plans to eventually recover and reuse Vulcan’s main engines.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of stage
Noun
  • On the one hand, oxidative stress acts as a trigger to tell the body to rebuild and develop mitochondria in the cells — improving an athlete’s endurance capacity.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers say larger commercial-format cells and broader operating conditions will be needed to determine whether the strategy can translate into practical batteries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • Potentially the final step before Aaron Judge returns to the majors is happening on Monday in an empty Yankee Stadium.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As a 6-foot, 165-pound senior receiver for Moorpark, his quick first step combined with his jumping ability is making Musketeer fans think of their greatest athlete, NFL receiver Drake London.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • In the quantum world, the falling path from the atom’s point of view experiences no gravity or any other force, and its wave should not pick up any extra phase.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Development had to adapt to the venue’s calendar, and the main straight construction was delayed until the final phases so IFEMA could remain operational.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of phase
Noun
  • At 6 feet 2 1/4 inches tall with almost 33-inch arms, Benefield has the rangy frame and athleticism that translates well to the field.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, the 8-inch woofer blasts out thumping bass to get your blood pumping.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of inch
Noun
  • At this point occurs the climax of the tale, Ichabod’s encounter with the headless horseman, whom the reader assumes is Brom Bones playing a mischievous trick on him.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The league says that 2025 tied a record for most finishes decided by three points or fewer.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of point
Noun
  • With the imminent departure of Messi and Ronaldo from the scene, there’s a battle to push forward the next global superstars to take those places.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The owner, in this case, plans to live in the place themselves.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of place

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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapter. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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