chapter

noun

ˈchap-tər How to pronounce chapter (audio)
Definition of chapternext
1
as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention

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2
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 While writing the story of a championship and moving from chapter to chapter has been a common thread throughout the two-month season, the Talons have woven other themes into the narrative. — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 25 July 2026 In just over one year since it was started, Lox and Loaded has grown to more than 59 chapters in 24 states, with over 1,800 members, Pearlstein said. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 The first chapter describes the transmission of the Oral Law starting with Moses. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 Over a video call, Kelly shared her thoughts on Quinn’s journey in Season 2, her hopes for the next chapter in the Quinten saga and the actor currently earning her praise with his impressive depiction of a psychedelic trip. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chapter
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  1. affiliate
  2. stage
  3. cell
  4. step
  5. phase
  6. inch
  7. point
  8. place
Noun
  • Landing Go Country as an affiliate adds extra excitement to the launch of the syndication deal.
    — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 20 July 2026
  • The Blue Jackets have not had an ECHL affiliate since pairing with Kalamazoo during the 2022-23 season.
    — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of affiliate
Noun
  • He gestures toward planes visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows behind the stage.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The move may have solidified his status as the most influential American mayor on the international stage since Rudy Giuliani.
    — Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Definition of stage
Noun
  • Your body naturally makes CoQ10, a vitamin-like antioxidant that supports energy production in your cells.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 20 July 2026
  • Ordinary human color vision runs on three types of cone cells in the retina, each carrying a light-sensitive pigment tuned to a different band of wavelengths — roughly short (perceived as blue), medium (green) and long (red).
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Draft the outline, record the practice clip, or take the first step.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • Now, doctors get your latest cycle phase, symptoms, sleep score, steps and temperature deviation sent straight to their clinical dashboards so your stats are all in one place.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 July 2026
  • The Shift Redefining The Aftermarket The evolution of the automotive aftermarket has unfolded in two major phases.
    — Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of phase
Noun
  • Bertha is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches with isolated higher totals to 6 inches through Thursday along the central Gulf Coast from western Florida through southern Louisiana.
    — MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Goodall uses one-inch foam underlay beneath his rings — a specification that has since become mandatory for professional boxing in Britain.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of inch
Noun
  • Playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA G League team, former University of Kansas combo guard Zeke Mayo hit eight 3’s and scored a season-high 28 points in a 122-107 victory over the Westchester Knicks on March 17 in White Plains, New York.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Lile said more neighborhoods may still be added if that’s where the public reaction points.
    — Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Definition of point
Noun
  • Now comes the ultimate test of trying to earn a place among Europe’s elite in the Champions League group stage.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • For now, the stars of the series see Louis and Lestat’s reunion as definitive, a culmination of all the tumult required to get to a place where Louis can declare his love and Lestat can accept it.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 20 July 2026
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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapter. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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