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as in chairpersons
a person in charge of a meeting
all questions and comments should be directed to the chair
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as in helms
the place of leadership or command
the chair of the English department at the university
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Recent Examples of chairs
But their youngest daughter — Jessica, then 22— reacted, picking up porch chairs and throwing them at the team.
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Alexandra Rockey Fleming, PEOPLE, 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
And not just the parts that were predictably sunk by the failure of the Watson trade and this year’s round of musical quarterback chairs.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole goes the extra mile, with desk chairs and computer monitors for remote workers.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
From the engagement ring to the cake, chairs, florals and the dress, all these items are touched by tariffs.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Put plush chairs by a hearth and angle them towards each other so your guests can chat by the fire on a chilly night.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The city funding that the event is slated to receive will help offset the costs of its infrastructure, including tents, tables, chairs and staging equipment, organizers said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Alexandra Rockey Fleming, PEOPLE, 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
And not just the parts that were predictably sunk by the failure of the Watson trade and this year’s round of musical quarterback chairs.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole goes the extra mile, with desk chairs and computer monitors for remote workers.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
From the engagement ring to the cake, chairs, florals and the dress, all these items are touched by tariffs.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Put plush chairs by a hearth and angle them towards each other so your guests can chat by the fire on a chilly night.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The city funding that the event is slated to receive will help offset the costs of its infrastructure, including tents, tables, chairs and staging equipment, organizers said.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairs
Noun
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The chairpersons for this year’s event include Jamie Drake, Bunny Williams, Alex Hampton, and Andrew Torrey.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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Also in March — to a rising din of dire prognostications about De Luca and Abdy’s tenure as co-chairpersons/chief executives — Warner punted the release of One Battle After Another (from the financial doldrums of August into its current date smack in the middle of the awards-season scrum).—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Writer-director Benny Safdie helms this A24 drama that’s sure to be on Oscar voters’ radars.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Aug. 2025
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The two chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff pledged cooperation with other allies and partners to maintain the security of the Indo-Pacific and deter potential threats, South Korea’s Defense Ministry said in a statement.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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One of two vice-chairmen of the commission, the general is the third-most powerful commander of the People’s Liberation Army and has been considered a close associate of President Xi Jinping, the army’s commander-in-chief.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That show aired in 2019, however, three years prior to Gunn and Safran’s appointment as the heads of DC’s film and TV business.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Our production assistants, Ava Megna and Sylvia Lovegren, along with the agent Harry Ufland, had arranged a screening at MGM for the heads of the Cannes Film Festival.—
Robbie Robertson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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For instance, presidents with sub-50 percent job approval have seen their parties lose an average of 37 House seats, compared with just about 14 seats when the approval rating was above 50 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In practice, though, these presidents did not always adhere to its rules.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In his first extended interview since taking the SAG-AFTRA reins from Fran Drescher, Astin dove in with candid responses to questions including the overarching question about next year’s negotiations on a master contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Amid the sale, Julia Vitale, who currently serves as Air Mail’s deputy managing editor, has also been promoted to editor as Carter gives up his reins.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Many felt their questions about Gibb were deliberately ignored by BBC moderators.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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His $193 million executive compensation, which turned the heads of unpaid moderators last year, included a $550,000 annual salary, with the rest tied up in stock.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Chairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairs. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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