chapters

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 The powers that be explained to me that in the audiobook, there would be no easy way to identify the bees’ chapters, which were designated with italics in the printed version, unless the narrator’s voice changed from female to male. Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 In In Farthest Seas, this silence is visual, too, the white of the page surrounding and almost enveloping the brief, revelatory chapters. Brian Robert Moore september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025 His passing leaves an immense void, yet his legacy will stand as one of the most influential chapters in fashion history. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 Singles Still on the Move Lamar is also present on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart with a trio of tracks, spanning different chapters of his career. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Florida doulas often connect to their clients through the state’s free Healthy Start program, which has local chapters. Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025 Since their merger in 2010, however, more than 40,000 members have been inducted into IEEE-HKN, 57 chapters have been formed (30 of which are outside the United States), and more than US $4 million has been raised to support the development of the next generation of engineering leaders. Amy Michael, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025 Located in Naples, Florida, and serving broader communities across the region, the firm represents clients navigating some of the most painful and uncertain chapters of their lives. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025 Seven chapters in descending order structure the movie’s story as a countdown of hiccups, indignations, and even a hallucination, a day each in a pivotal week that will determine Teresa’s destiny. Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Employees of William O’Neil + Company and its affiliates may now or in the future have positions in securities mentioned in this communication.
    Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The service will fly once in each direction on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays on an Embraer E175 jet operated by one of American's regional affiliates.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • The fair also will feature two stages of music, an entertainment dome, mouthwatering festival food and plenty of cold beer.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What initially led you into podcasting, and what were those early stages like?
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • By my count, there were at least a dozen more cells in Miami alone.
    Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
  • For that to work, plant cells actually oxidize a carbon back off, releasing carbon dioxide, in order to create a two-carbon source for building lipids.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Getting in five or 10 hits against a boss might be relatively simple, but getting in 50 or so before dying yourself often requires near-perfect levels of focus and execution across multiple challenging attack phases.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Erling Haaland has justified his price tag in the early phases of the season, with three goals in the opening three gameweeks.
    Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Positive steps toward a reconciliation seemed to take place over the summer, with Prince Harry's aides and one of the King's key staffers meeting for the first time in July.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • The track’s success proved his instincts right about creating accessible entry points for new audiences.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
  • And when the second half started, Gay couldn’t turn a solid Commanders drive into three more points, banging the ball off the right goal post.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In a lot of places and for a lot of franchises, calling the season opener a must-win would be grossly overreacting.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball drawing jackpot, Wednesday, September 3, 2025?
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Chapters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chapters. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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