Thesaurus results for CHAPTERS

chapters

noun

plural of chapter

as in affiliates

a local unit of an organization our chapter was well represented at the Jaycees' national convention

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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 Spread over five floors, the museum showcases 83 displays, each one corresponding to one of the chapters of Pamuk’s eponymous novel, published in 2008. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 That gesture surprised Tha Dogg Pound member and meant the world to him during one of the hardest chapters of his life. — Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Now there is merch, several chapters of Gamer Babes, Facebook accounts and lore galore. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 At every stop along the mile-long journey, more than 35 friends and family members from different chapters of her life joined the growing entourage. — Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 With both cases at a turning point, California residents may be hoping to finally get answers about the events leading to one of the most catastrophic chapters in the state’s wildfire history. — T. Michelle Murphy, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 The crossover sparked a broader reappraisal of his portrayal and recast the three Spider-Man series as complementary chapters in a larger story rather than competing franchises. — David Deal, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The Rise and Fall of Uncle Nearest is live on DETOUR’s TikTok and YouTube Shorts— ten chapters, one story. — Daphne Bryson Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

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Aeroplan has more than 10 million members worldwide who can redeem points on Air Canada or through its partner network of airlines and its hotel and car rental affiliates.

— Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
From launchpads to low Earth orbit and beyond, space companies and their affiliates are deploying a familiar marketing tactic – with a new twist.

— Marissa E. Yingling, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

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Without any specific consumer requests, Crowell said the brand experimented with the shadow’s function and formulation in the early stages of development.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
In 2016, after another trip to the emergency room, testing revealed that Kaverman, then 27, was in the early stages of heart failure.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of stages

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What’s more, his blood still contains T-cells that hunt down PRAME, suggesting that his body may now be able to eliminate further recurrences.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
As proteins are naturally broken down, small pieces are carried to the cell surface by surface display proteins, allowing immune cells to inspect them.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cells

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The glasses are needed for those who will see the partial solar eclipse and even for those who will be in the path of the total solar eclipse in the partial phases.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
And Meta lost both phases of a landmark lawsuit brought by ⁠New Mexico in state court.

— Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of phases

Noun

What's most important is that there are undeniable strong steps and franchise mode is finally in a strong place.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
But sometimes, the editing steps outside that space – for instance, showing us all the players dancing, but omitting the music they’re being fed via earwig.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of steps

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Orlando finishes Phase One with five points, falling short of advancing in one of the top four spots.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Nakashima didn’t win those points, but his aggression forced Jódar into constant defense, and scrambling to find workaround after workaround took its toll on the teenager.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of points

Noun

As a result, some places, such as Nevada, have gotten short shrift in the past because candidates, most from the eastern half of the country, have concluded the time investment isn’t worth it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Across the country, immigrants have stayed home from work, kept children out of school and avoided stores, churches and other places that once anchored daily life.

— Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

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