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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
People gathered on the National Mall in the shadow of the Washington Monument, sitting on blankets and plastic chairs in the balmy summer weather.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
These chairs all feature many adjustment points (like armrests, lumbar support, and seat depth), and most have high backs to support your entire spine.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Now through June 26, the brand is offering up to 90% off lightweight bedding from Laura Ashley, Eddie Bauer, and Kenneth Cole, as well as patio essentials and indoor furniture, including popular accent chairs and coffee tables.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
The setup includes a pair of chairs and an ottoman, with plump cushions that have removable covers to keep the set looking pristine.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The scope has no precedent among recent Fed chairs.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The tables and chairs left by the owners of the former Green Room will be upcycled by a local artist.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The city’s wide boulevards were so devoid of cars that on hot summer nights, residents would set out chairs and card tables in the traffic lanes to catch the breeze from an occasional passing vehicle.
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Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
These chairs all feature many adjustment points (like armrests, lumbar support, and seat depth), and most have high backs to support your entire spine.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Last year’s Superman was divisive among the hardcore fandom but grossed a very respectable $619 million worldwide, kicking off the new era of DC Studios under co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran on a promising note.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Now through June 26, the brand is offering up to 90% off lightweight bedding from Laura Ashley, Eddie Bauer, and Kenneth Cole, as well as patio essentials and indoor furniture, including popular accent chairs and coffee tables.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
The setup includes a pair of chairs and an ottoman, with plump cushions that have removable covers to keep the set looking pristine.
—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The scope has no precedent among recent Fed chairs.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The tables and chairs left by the owners of the former Green Room will be upcycled by a local artist.
—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
The city’s wide boulevards were so devoid of cars that on hot summer nights, residents would set out chairs and card tables in the traffic lanes to catch the breeze from an occasional passing vehicle.
—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairs
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The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.
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With seven Republican members of the Oklahoma Legislature campaigning for statewide office, GOP leaders have kept those lawmakers in their leadership positions or as committee chairpersons, a reversal of policies instituted by previous House speakers or Senate pro tempores.
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The young chef helms Maximo, a modern Mexican restaurant focused on heirloom corn and masa in the West University Place area of Houston.
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Charlie Day helms Luigi, Jack Black is Bowser, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Keegan-Michael Key will play Toad.
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The following year, John Conyers, of Michigan, and Charles Rangel, of New York, became the first Black chairmen of the Judiciary and the Ways and Means Committees, respectively.
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Moonbug is part of Candle Media, which is run by co-chairmen and co-CEOs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, with backing from investment funds managed by Blackstone’s private equity business.
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The proposal, covering more than 160 commercial parcels and nearly $7 million in services over five years, heads to City Hall as residents demand clarity on who will benefit.
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Shower heads, curtains, and liners should be cleaned every month or two, depending on how often your shower is used.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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He was appointed Fed chair by four different presidents during his career, first by Ronald Reagan in 1987.
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Owen handed over the reins at a crucial moment in the group’s history.
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At that point, the commission would be expected to fully take the reins of holding OPD accountable, potentially raising the stakes of its independence.
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Maddie’s Secret, comedian, writer, and actor Early’s directorial debut, opens exclusively at the IFC in New York where helmer Q&As (moderators include John Wilson, Brace Belden and Ivy Wolk) have sold out and more added, and with most other screenings at or near capacity.
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At one point, moderators even allowed Jones to direct questions toward Jackson's empty podium — an unusual debate moment that Malsin described as both risky and effective television.
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“Chairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairs. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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