chapters

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

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as in stages
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 chapters The new Morricone doc project is divided into nine chapters, blending fictional sketches, commentary from music experts and previously unseen archival footage. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026 The essay chapters on history and destiny—the very passages that more mature readers often skip over—were among those that stirred me most profoundly. Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026 As of Monday, March 9, there are 1,176 chapters, with new chapters released weekly, except during breaks, throughout the year. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 In chapters set in contemporary times, Cory’s sister Crystal, a detective with the Chicago Police department, gets on the case of the dead boy and learns his older brother committed suicide. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026 So there were different chapters and that was just one of the chapters. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026 The dispute was resolved in June 2022 through a confidential settlement, bringing to a close one of the more public—and contentious—chapters of Luck’s executive career. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026 With Dorsey's death, the man at the center of the scandal is gone — but the story of the sheriff who ordered the killing of his successor continues to shape how DeKalb County remembers one of its most turbulent political chapters. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 The group has more than 20 chapters across the United States, and its work involves legal actions, advocacy and education outreach. ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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  • All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
    Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
  • There are more than 600 local NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country, many of which offer free support and education programs.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • Trump, meanwhile, has struck a decidedly defiant tone — offering few of the reassurances or rationalizations that past presidents have offered in the initial stages of war, and sounding more unbothered than embattled.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Last summer Freeman and his partners decided to take these experiments by the Ground Zero house band on the road, sharing stages with the San Francisco Symphony, the Nashville Symphony and at the famed Ravinia Festival with the Chicago Symphony.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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  • In aged golden spiny mice, immune cells in fat tissue highly express the gene that codes for clusterin.
    Mallory Locklear, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
  • In clinical trials, doctors have treated some patients with allogeneic CAR-T products, which are made from the cells of healthy donors and can be used for more than one patient.
    Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
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  • Instead of forcing lasers to synchronize phases, the lantern simply merges their outputs efficiently.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
  • As their names suggest, temperature is one of the main factors driving the growth phases of warm- and cool-season grasses.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • April 20 – May 20 Steady steps feel especially comforting now.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Its location in the new upscale development of Takanawa Gateway City, puts guests in a less touristy and much quieter part of town, while still being steps away from major transportation hubs like Takanawa Gateway Station and Shinagawa Station.
    Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
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  • Speculation on munitions While the exact bombs used are not confirmed, the impact points resemble damage seen at Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities during previous operations.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Three Vandals finished in double figures in the win, led by sophomore guard Ana Beatriz Passos Alves da Silva with 12 points.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • Few places exemplify the raw, untamed beauty of Ireland’s west coast as this natural wonder, a dramatic stretch of coastline that's equal parts historic site, geological marvel, conservation area, and unbeatable photo backdrop.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
  • California oil production has been on the decline since the 1980s, largely because existing oil fields are becoming depleted and there are more economical places to produce.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Chapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapters. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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