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 His story is told in alternate chapters, giving a vivid sense of the high price POWs paid for their service to our country and the consequences of never speaking about those experiences. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 The Rose Bud native will serve a one-year term representing student interests while assisting the council in supervising chapter affairs and aligning local initiatives with national American Society for Public Administration policies. Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026 The world may still be captivated by the breathtaking views, record-setting distance and emotional homecoming of Artemis II, but for NASA, the next chapter is already in motion. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued both organizations, along with CAIR’s chapters in Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, in February. Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chapter
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Noun
  • Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
  • While the Sacramento Kings won't be competing in the playoffs, their G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings, has been doing otherwise.
    Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • Shapiro, who was a finalist in Harris' search for a running mate in 2024, highlighted both his electability and his commitment to African American priorities while on stage.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • My interest in this goes back 10 or 15 years to when China was really starting to rise on the international stage and starting to contest global norms, global ideas, and going after the hearts and minds in places around the world.
    Fatma Tanis, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Parenthood alum discussed his father Dave Shepard's longtime health struggles and addiction journey, culminating in a diagnosis of small-cell carcinoma in 2012.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • What's more, fiber is essential for digestion, while lignans protect cells from oxidative stress.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Bring a crisp headline to a meeting, then show the simple steps.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The next step would be rewarding local governments that demonstrate a commitment to managing their budgets responsibly.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • On shelves from floor to ceiling are mandolins in every phase of construction.
    Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This shortened the skip phase and maintained higher temperatures throughout the descent, ensuring the outer char layer never cooled sufficiently to trap gas beneath it.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The storms are predicted to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch).
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • That search led me to Amazon’s selection of chic pull-on pants suited to fit my 5-foot-3-inch frame.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The point of cinematic realism is the inner life, and the miracle of movies is their power to portray subjectivity, though few filmmakers manage to attain that power—even despite their best efforts.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The order matters, because most states use figures from the federal tax form as the starting point for their state tax calculations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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  • Whatever your preference, here are eight top new places to drink in Metro Phoenix.
    Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The last-place Blackhawks dropped to 7-17-7 in their last 31 games.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

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

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