Definition of chapternext
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as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention

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as in stage
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking a horror movie that marks a new chapter in vicarious sadism

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Recent Examples of chapter How was writing that chapter and being so vulnerable about him? Grace Byron, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 The Moroccan American Council fosters cultural traditions and community spirit, and the South Florida chapter formed after Morocco opened a consulate in Miami two years ago, one of just two in the United States, along with New York City. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026 Today, Gregory is living in Nashville after relocating there from Miami to help open a new restaurant location — turning a temporary assignment into a permanent move and a fresh, new chapter. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Spielberg only directed one segment of this omnibus film, but his chapter fits perfectly into both his résumé and his obsessions. Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chapter
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Noun
  • As the Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies squared off in a series earlier this week, news surfaced that the latter’s Double-A affiliate will be honoring Yesavage, who is from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, with a bobblehead depicting him in his high school jersey next month.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • The relative denied the allegations, according to CNN affiliate WCBS, and prosecutors said there was no evidence the boy was ever abused.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
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  • The 2026 men’s World Cup group stage consists of 12 groups of four competing in round-robin competition, an increase of 16 teams from the last men’s World Cup.
    Boston Herald, Boston Herald, 12 June 2026
  • The national team moved its training base from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, but will play its group-stage games in Los Angeles and Seattle.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
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  • Chinese eVTOL maker EHang has tested its two-seat EH216-S with lithium-metal solid-state cells developed alongside Inx Energy, logging a 48-minute continuous flight at 480 Wh/kg.
    Omar Kardoudi June 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
  • The connectivity segment also includes the nascent Starlink Mobile direct-to-cell business and Starshield, which military experts say is reshaping warfighting.
    Morgan Brennan,Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 12 June 2026
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  • The Sheriff’s Office has taken steps to transition services back to Willows.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
  • Every step gave the impression that the fabric was in full bloom.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 11 June 2026
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  • The luteal phase, days 15 through 28, is dominated by progesterone, with appetite climbing, energy dropping and PMS symptoms peaking.
    Allison Palmer Updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
  • How the cap would work Should the vote pass, the government would be obliged to pass measures to curb migration in two phases.
    Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
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  • This is about ten inches in length.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • Forecasters believe an additional 2 inches of rain could fall.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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  • The Spurs stayed cold, allowing the Knicks to tie the game on Brunson’s 40th point – a high layup off the top of the glass with Wembanyama on the bench.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • Brunson scored 13 consecutive points in the fourth quarter for the Knicks, who overcame double-digit deficits in all four of their victories against the Spurs.
    Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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  • Next week, vote counts will take place Tuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026
  • One Japanese city is taking no chances after a series of bear sightings this week, closing nearly 100 schools as officials scour the town, and as attacks take place elsewhere in the country.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026

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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapter. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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