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as in chairpersons
a person in charge of a meeting
all questions and comments should be directed to the chair
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as in helms
the place of leadership or command
the chair of the English department at the university
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Recent Examples of chairs
Items including coolers, folding chairs, frisbees, balls, metal drink containers and aerosol cans — including spray sunscreen — are prohibited.
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Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Others, like Castro, sat outside their homes and businesses on folding chairs and patio furniture, as the marchers, fire trucks and floats went by.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 July 2026
It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
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Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Two former vice chairs, including the military's top general, have been removed.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
This includes furniture items like couches, futons, office chairs, small desks, and twin bed frames, and anything for a small space, Keen says.
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
Steam rises in slow curls from a shaping stand while local kids climb onto high-top chairs and a Coors Light is passed between old friends across the counter.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Equipped with two large screens and a collection of Muskoka chairs and tables under a shaded area, the fan zone is free and open every day of the tournament from 11am to 11pm, and can hold around 1,000 patrons.
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Shelby Blackley,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
People gathered on the National Mall in the shadow of the Washington Monument, sitting on blankets and plastic chairs in the balmy summer weather.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Others, like Castro, sat outside their homes and businesses on folding chairs and patio furniture, as the marchers, fire trucks and floats went by.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 July 2026
It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
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Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Two former vice chairs, including the military's top general, have been removed.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
This includes furniture items like couches, futons, office chairs, small desks, and twin bed frames, and anything for a small space, Keen says.
—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
Steam rises in slow curls from a shaping stand while local kids climb onto high-top chairs and a Coors Light is passed between old friends across the counter.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Equipped with two large screens and a collection of Muskoka chairs and tables under a shaded area, the fan zone is free and open every day of the tournament from 11am to 11pm, and can hold around 1,000 patrons.
—
Shelby Blackley,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
People gathered on the National Mall in the shadow of the Washington Monument, sitting on blankets and plastic chairs in the balmy summer weather.
—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairs
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The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.
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With seven Republican members of the Oklahoma Legislature campaigning for statewide office, GOP leaders have kept those lawmakers in their leadership positions or as committee chairpersons, a reversal of policies instituted by previous House speakers or Senate pro tempores.
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The young chef helms Maximo, a modern Mexican restaurant focused on heirloom corn and masa in the West University Place area of Houston.
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Charlie Day helms Luigi, Jack Black is Bowser, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Keegan-Michael Key will play Toad.
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When Levine left to return to his seat, the two chairmen smiled and shook hands.
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The following year, John Conyers, of Michigan, and Charles Rangel, of New York, became the first Black chairmen of the Judiciary and the Ways and Means Committees, respectively.
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One couple slept on the grass with umbrellas over their heads and just two thin blankets for cover on what turned out to be a cooler night than expected following a London heatwave where temperatures soared to 95 degrees.
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Despite the lack of goals, the game was exciting with end-to-end runs and missed chances that left fans of both teams groaning and burying their heads in their hands.
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The move attracted criticism from former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush, as well as billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.
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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
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Now able to give the reins to the 27-year-old Doncic with James’ departure, the Lakers prioritized a center to complement the superstar guard.
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After handing over the reins, Dimon will likely stay as executive chairman for a couple of years, the source said.
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Unlike moderators at for-profit platforms, Wikipedia cannot simply hire more administrators.
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Instead, Jones appeared alone at an Atlanta Press Club debate held at GPB studios after Jackson declined to attend, answering questions from moderators without an opponent on stage.
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“Chairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairs. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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