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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
The chairs are folding camping chairs, and the highest tier option has drink holders.
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Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Subsequently, an old video surfaced of Paul, from 2023, in which she can be seen throwing chairs with her child in the room.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
There are cozy chairs for lounging, tables for gathering and local artwork lining the walls, all available for purchase if something catches your eye.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Right now, Wayfair has dining sets, comfy chairs, and storage up to 76 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Most Fed chairs have left the board altogether when their term as boss runs out.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Confirmation hearings for Federal Reserve chairs are usually staid, rubber-stamp affairs.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Group multiple chairs together for a whimsical display that looks like a tiny garden is having a tea party.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the (guests-only) pool, where you’ll be met with bright yellow-and-white beach chairs and umbrellas, and a receding shallow end reminiscent of the nearby shore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Subsequently, an old video surfaced of Paul, from 2023, in which she can be seen throwing chairs with her child in the room.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
There are cozy chairs for lounging, tables for gathering and local artwork lining the walls, all available for purchase if something catches your eye.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Right now, Wayfair has dining sets, comfy chairs, and storage up to 76 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Most Fed chairs have left the board altogether when their term as boss runs out.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Confirmation hearings for Federal Reserve chairs are usually staid, rubber-stamp affairs.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Group multiple chairs together for a whimsical display that looks like a tiny garden is having a tea party.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Then there’s the (guests-only) pool, where you’ll be met with bright yellow-and-white beach chairs and umbrellas, and a receding shallow end reminiscent of the nearby shore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairs
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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.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
21 Jan. 2026
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Menin, an Upper East Side Democrat who’s seen as a centrist counterweight to Mayor Mamdani’s administration, is expected to make the appointments at a Council meeting Thursday where picks for all of the body’s other committee chairpersons will also be announced, the sources said.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Charlie Day helms Luigi, Jack Black is Bowser, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Keegan-Michael Key will play Toad.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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Behind the camera, Berman and Pulcini direct the first two episodes, while Francesca Gregorini helms episodes three, six and seven, and Josephine Bornebusch takes on episodes four and five.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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It will be led by Wellness House board members Thomas Cranmer and Julie Thick, who are chairmen of the event.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Republicans have six-year limits on their chairmen, while Democrats have no term limits.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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The younger two brothers float paper boats in the kitchen sink and Jeremy plays along, sprinkling flour on their heads—but making the kitchen a total mess.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ordinary humans like Stephen’s selfish boss are depicted as giant walking eggs, while others are proportioned like bobble heads.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 Apr. 2026
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But McMahon can also speak reasonably with college presidents.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Past presidents have met with popes and taken their criticisms on the chin, so to speak, but never has a president excoriated a pope in a public manner.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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For Köster, though, there’s still a chance Eta can keep the reins and continue her historic tenure as head coach.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Woodside Energy boss Meg O’Neill took the reins as CEO at the start of the month.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, by sheer coincidence, there’s been a recent flurry of think tank reports and articles on those issues that should be required reading for would-be governors and moderators of forums to question the candidates.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are nine rural hospitals set to close in Georgia, leaving thousands without close access to healthcare, the moderators said.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Chairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairs. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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