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 Todd will be remembered with great affection and gratitude for his place in one of the most memorable chapters in Reds history. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The organization forbids chapters from hosting parties open to people not specifically invited when alcohol is present, and requires chapter leaders to prepare guest lists in advance of such events. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Beyond that, chapters are given flexibility to pick the time, frequency, location and method for publicizing their events, de la Mare says. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 22 Oct. 2026 While the Snail of Approval badge is awarded by local chapters, awardees are recognized at the national level. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Perhaps Bajaria, Abdy, and Holland will have just as fruitful next chapters. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 Seeing a few chapters out of context is not going to deliver the same thrill as cracking open the new book and reading as the author intended. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026 The most distinct chapters, from Snell’s costuming perspective, are the country and the city. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 The anniversary has unfolded in chapters throughout the year. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

But those services allow for geofenced dynamic advertising insertion (DAI), allowing local affiliates to sell commercials to a streaming audience.

— Alex Sherman, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
The agreement does not say which shareholders, affiliates or family members have been approved to transact with Betancourt’s company.

— Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

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At the time of writing, the new ship is still very much in the planning stages and has not had an official construction contract agreed.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Each piece is made using a cast-iron mold engraved with CNC technology, creating a subtractive geometry inspired by the rough-hewn stages of marble carving.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stages

Noun

That’s because a few rotating cells could approach the coast with waterspouts.

— Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
This cancer is caused by the accumulation of certain genetic mutations that prevent rectal cells from repairing DNA damage and accounts for 5-10% of rectal cancers.

— Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of cells

Noun

This applies during launch, operation, and end of life phases, and satellites and other spacecraft need to be designed with this in mind.

— David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
It’s been 17 years since the High Line opened, with subsequent phases of the elevated park unfurling to the northern terminus at 34th Street.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of phases

Noun

The other two, Descript and Resemble AI, had taken steps to make nonconsensual cloning harder.

— Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Yet over the past year, Netanyahu has taken steps that angered Trump and others in his administration, including strikes in Lebanon and Gaza that undercut his regional peace efforts.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of steps

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Angel Reese finished with seven points, 15 rebounds and five assists — a big difference from her two standout performances in the first two games of the series at Chase Center.

— Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
For the Wizards, nobody played better than power forward Anthony Davis, who notched a double-double with 10 rebounds and 29 points.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of points

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Two years ago, the judges ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
In a city where change is constant — especially in the food and beverage scene — Charlotte’s classic restaurants are among the most beloved places to gather with family and friends or stop in for a comforting bite to eat.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

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