participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pär-ˈti-sə-pənt 
pər-
: one that participates
participants in a contest
participant
adjective
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he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Most participants are traditionally Brazilians from different parts of the country, with a concentration of attendees from São Paulo, where the majority of the largest distributors and exhibitors are headquartered.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Through videos, reading materials, and practical decision trees, participants learn how to respond without panic or paralysis.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The data analyzed also lacked information on participants’ family history, any genetic predispositions to cancer, and lifestyle factors like smoking.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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