chapters

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

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as in stages
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 chapters Kevin Williamson, who wrote the 1996 original and many of the following chapters, stepped into direct, retooling the film around Campbell and company. Jake Coyle, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026 The chapters are organized around a topic, and then filled with quotes from interviews related to that topic. Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026 Kevin Williamson, who wrote the 1996 original and many of the following chapters, stepped into direct, retooling the film around Campbell and company. Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026 Local chapters of National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame have begun honoring the top senior football student-athletes, with the Coastal Canyon area banquet set for Sunday in Agoura. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026 What could be more on-brand in terms of honoring the slasher movies of yore, really, than beating a great central concept into the ground with infinite final chapters and new beginnings? David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026 The America First Committee had more than 800,000 members and 450 chapters across America. Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026 Between the different chapters available to individual filers, the waiting periods in between filings and the strategic decisions that go into choosing one type over another, the bankruptcy process is far more layered than simply walking into a courthouse and asking for relief. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026 When my sample chapters were rejected, I was devastated. David Sedaris, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
    Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Opened up as well would be records of transactions between insurers and any of their affiliates, including fees, commissions, payments, or profit sharing agreements with managing general agents, claims handlers, reinsurers, or third party administrators.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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  • Two of those were in 2001-02 and 1999-2000, when there were two group stages, which made repeats more likely.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Then came Thursday night’s loss in Philadelphia, when the 76ers took the Heat’s zone to task during the decisive stages.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Many larger commercial electrical vehicle (EV) cells typically range between around 240 and 300 Wh/kg.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The intensive treatment also features superfine silica particles to physically buff dead skin cells away.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
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  • Acayan combined several images into a stunning composite view, revealing the sweeping progress of Earth's shadow in impressive detail during the partial and total phases of the blood moon eclipse.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The prime minister says the program, which was shelved in May 2025 by the transitional council after a controversial appointment, will be structured in three phases.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
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  • House Democratic leaders had already begun steps to bring the measure to the floor before the weekend strikes, and the bombing campaign only accelerated those efforts.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Also, strong steps against the Russian shadow fleet that surreptitiously transports energy products, designation of Russia as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, and other economic measures strongly penalizing Russia and aiding Ukraine.
    U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
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  • Israeli forces had already been occupying several border points in Lebanon since the November 2024 cease-fire ended the previous Israel-Hezbollah war.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Brook Lopez had 17 points for the Clippers while Darius Garland had 12 in his first home game since being acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers last month.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Locals call it one of the last truly wild places in Texas, where quail, elk and desert bighorn sheep roam.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Chapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapters. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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