Thesaurus results for CHAPTERS

chapters

noun

plural of chapter

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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 The narrative tone of certain chapters is conspiratorial while demystifying state secrets as if guiding an audience through insider baseball. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 The first four chapters set the story up like a novel, building the characters. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 The reports come after misconduct findings against some interfraternity chapters in the spring and multiple criminal investigations, according to the letter. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026 The album explores heartbreak, healing, faith and survival while shining a light on some of the most painful chapters of Judd's life, including her complicated relationship with her late mother Naomi Judd and Kelley's struggles. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Advertisement There are, in fact, chapters that have gone to great lengths to limit binge drinking. — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 Many chapters foreground a signature representative artwork from the huge array (Bruce Blackburn’s 1970 graphic logo for the Bicentennial, Ant Farm’s 1975 Citizens Time Capsule, a 1976 Betty Tichich photograph, and more). — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Thus, treating the first movie’s haul as the new standard for future chapters was misguided, particularly when sequels have historically earned less than their predecessors. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 The reports follow misconduct findings against some interfraternity chapters in the spring and multiple criminal investigations, according to the letter. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

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DraftKings had provided more than $2 million to state problem-gambling councils and NCPG affiliates since 2022, according to a March 2025 company announcement.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
This view is shared by several other exchange operators, which oppose the CFTC’s creation of granular rules meant to obstruct affiliates.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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Its slate pairs four features, all set for release in 2027, with three long-form TV dramas at various stages of production.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Of course, Gen Zers are still in the early stages of their careers and have yet to enter their prime earnings years.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of stages

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Most breast cancer cases in older women are estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), meaning that tumor cells have receptors that bind to estrogen and trigger cancer growth.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Looking through small microscopes implanted in the mice’s heads, Patel’s team zoomed in on a particular subset of brain cells, called somatostatin neurons, as the animals reacted to the fox urine scent.

— Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of cells

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After the Dallas Cowboys’ collapse against the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home on Thursday night, the team will have a break this weekend to look in the mirror at some potential changes in all three phases.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Huafon will invest directly alongside Circ and other investors, with additional processing capacity planned for later phases.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of phases

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Faulk explained the section from the Old Applehill Road to Douglas Street is considered a limited access highway because the state does not want businesses creating their own access points.

— Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
When to use Chase Travel℠ There are several advantages of using Chase Travel℠ to redeem points for flights to South Africa (or any other type of travel).

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of points

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There were places in the UK that banned it, councils that refused to allow it to be played.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Expanding the use of climate-friendly geothermal energy near places such as the Salton Sea and Sonoma and Modoc counties.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

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