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as in chairperson
a person in charge of a meeting
all questions and comments should be directed to the chair
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as in helm
the place of leadership or command
the chair of the English department at the university
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Recent Examples of chair
And three-quarters of the finalists identified themselves as Democrats in their applications, including the vice chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party, Martina Ackridge.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
In a ceremony hosted by LA Phil President and CEO Kim Noltemy and board chair Jason Subotky, the private dedication ceremony marked the unveiling of the new stage signage.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
The space, designed by Nordic Knots Studio, features bespoke furnishings, including a pair of Jean-Michel Frank armchairs and sofa, a Charlotte Perriand glass desk and leather chairs, and a Hendrik Wouda wood armchair.
—Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Though these chairs might seem empty, they actually are filled with respect for those who have served the United States.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
In a ceremony hosted by LA Phil President and CEO Kim Noltemy and board chair Jason Subotky, the private dedication ceremony marked the unveiling of the new stage signage.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
The space, designed by Nordic Knots Studio, features bespoke furnishings, including a pair of Jean-Michel Frank armchairs and sofa, a Charlotte Perriand glass desk and leather chairs, and a Hendrik Wouda wood armchair.
—Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Though these chairs might seem empty, they actually are filled with respect for those who have served the United States.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chair
Noun
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Mirror Entertainment will be headed by chairperson Tung Cheng-yu, who is also the CEO of Mirror Fiction.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Salarno is founder and chairperson of Crime Victims United and lives in Placer County.—
Harriet Salarno,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The details of the Mag Bay 43 were noteworthy, including the flawless stainless steel, 75-gallon bait tank (which looked like an aquarium on the stern) and two tiers of three seats with mahogany frames near the helm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nearly six months after its release, the duo have zeroed in on a new project to direct, and are in talks to helm Long Lost, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bruce Glikas—FilmMagic Diller, a media mogul who founded Fox with Rupert Murdoch and is the chairman of IAC and Expedia Group, made two donations totaling $500,000 to Fix the City.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jean Eric Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, said that the strategic priorities outlined in Beijing’s new five-year plan are poised to deepen China’s edge in advanced manufacturing, bolster investment in technology and artificial intelligence, and boost consumption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Experts say many multinational firms are adopting dual leadership models, where global business unit heads in India co-own strategy and product outcomes with their counterparts at headquarters.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Suarez, the event’s principal moderator, inquired of Jeff Bezos, who spent some of his childhood in the area.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The idea of replacing caddies with animals, lightheartedly suggested by moderator Eben Novy-Williams?—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even less thorny issues on Capitol Hill don’t seem to be enticing the president these days.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The few who have flirted with defying the president have quickly seen their reelection fortunes falter.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chair. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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