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 With more than 1,000 chapters still unadapted, the Straw Hats’ voyage could span many more seasons if the show maintains its audience and Netflix continues greenlighting new installments. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026 Lake Central and Chesterton officials confirmed that their high schools do not currently have TPUSA chapters. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 According to reporting by What’s On Netflix, about 154 of the manga’s 1,174 chapters have been adapted into the live-action series so far. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026 For anyone deciding whether to invest time in this series, the story is still in its early chapters, with an enormous runway ahead. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026 For six straight weeks, the stories and novel chapters handed in for my creative-writing class were predictably grim, and then, out of nowhere, a student revealed herself to be a true writer. Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026 Gellar had also teased that New Sunnydale would feel distinct from the original show's later chapters. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Mar. 2026 Exerting pressure against politicians CTA and local union chapters maintain that these districts can afford their respective demands in each district by spending down reserves, ending expensive third-party contracts and removing administrative bloat. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026 The essay chapters on history and destiny—the very passages that more mature readers often skip over—were among those that stirred me most profoundly. Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • The deal would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and the District of Columbia, most of them local affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
  • There are more than 600 local NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country, many of which offer free support and education programs.
    Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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  • Cote sank another layup seconds later, giving Wareham its first lead since the early stages at 47-45.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Tiu, a Southern California harpist who has graced stages from Seattle to Savannah, recently served as Visiting Principal Harp of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Walker theorizes that life may not have to be based on organic molecules, cells and DNA, for example.
    Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The cells become overactive and attack myelin, a fatty substance that protects and insulates nerve fibers in the central nervous system.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The next phases of the website redesign will focus on fixing issues that arise, as well as ongoing maintenance and upkeep.
    Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
  • With this authorization in place, the company can further refine the reactor’s safety framework, which is a critical requirement before construction and operational phases can begin.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
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  • Now came the surprise of my effortful steps, the shock of how unyielding the dress’s shell was, as if I were being held in place by a firm hand.
    Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Follow your interest, then translate insight into action by choosing a useful resource and mapping clear steps with someone who’s already traveled this path.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
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  • Dejounte Murray had 17 points and a season-high 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 for the Pelicans (24-46), who received a standing ovation as the final seconds wound down on their sixth straight victory at home and ninth win in their past 13 games overall.
    Oc Register, Oc Register, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Jaylen Brown joined that list of legends during Wednesday’s 120-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden, scoring 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting to reach 13,202 for his career.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Pilgrims have long journeyed here and to and other nearby sites to see and touch places associated with Jesus’ life.
    Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • In places like the Colorado Front Range, home to the majority of that state’s population, snowpack serves as the largest source of water.
    Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026

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“Chapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapters. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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