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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 171 rooms have marble bathrooms, wingback chairs, and balconies with views of either the Caspian or Baku’s Old City, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Yabu Pushelberg envisaged the Mei lacquered wood chairs inspired by Ming dynasty craftsmanship and the Lian modular sofa, both of which feature in the main HC28 Maison collection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Particular standouts are a walnut and parchment media console, faux-fur pouf ottomans with an angular chrome base, a unique performance velvet sectional, and a particularly striking set of dining chairs.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the important facets of leadership is confidence, which is an attribute that Lovesac founder Shawn Nelson used to propel his business from making beanbag chairs in his parents’ basement to a leading manufacturer of sectional sofas.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Kids can swim and snorkel in the tidal pools, and there's plenty of room to bring beach chairs and small coolers on the boat.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Others have bathtubs with lower lips, grab bars and chairs available upon request.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Other videos from Krome, which were posted on social media, show men sleeping on the floor and curled up in chairs without blankets.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Finding a table that’s both spacious and compact is one thing—adding chairs to the mix could take up even more valuable room.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Yabu Pushelberg envisaged the Mei lacquered wood chairs inspired by Ming dynasty craftsmanship and the Lian modular sofa, both of which feature in the main HC28 Maison collection.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Particular standouts are a walnut and parchment media console, faux-fur pouf ottomans with an angular chrome base, a unique performance velvet sectional, and a particularly striking set of dining chairs.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the important facets of leadership is confidence, which is an attribute that Lovesac founder Shawn Nelson used to propel his business from making beanbag chairs in his parents’ basement to a leading manufacturer of sectional sofas.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Kids can swim and snorkel in the tidal pools, and there's plenty of room to bring beach chairs and small coolers on the boat.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Others have bathtubs with lower lips, grab bars and chairs available upon request.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Other videos from Krome, which were posted on social media, show men sleeping on the floor and curled up in chairs without blankets.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Finding a table that’s both spacious and compact is one thing—adding chairs to the mix could take up even more valuable room.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairs
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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
Noun
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Hello Sunshine is part of Candle Media, the media and entertainment roll-up venture headed by co-chairmen and co-CEOs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs (both former Disney execs).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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This appointment follows the recent sale of controlling interest in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, who assumed the roles of co-chairmen in June 2025.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images The PGA Tour heads to Napa, California, this week, where ten of the twelve United States Ryder Cup members will compete in the Procore Championship at the North Course at Silverado Resort.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Two of the campgrounds are open year-round, and the facilities have restrooms (with modern rain shower heads), firewood, a dump station, dog waste stations, and a comfort station.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some Democrats say Trump’s pocket rescission, a legally untested maneuver under the Impoundment Control Act that allows presidents in certain cases to withdraw funds without lawmakers’ approval, underscores the need to bolster their resistance to the administration.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks, Apple and Home Depot didn’t flourish by ingratiating themselves with presidents but by serving the needs of consumers.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The East Mecklenburg grad starred in football and basketball, and took on the program’s reins three years ago, returning to his alma mater as head coach.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Thaksin returned on the same day his family’s political party took up the reins of government once again.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The new policy will put the onus on Face the Nation moderators to fact-check guests in real time.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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People who want access but who are not members must message the community’s moderators to join.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Chairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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