as in participator
one who takes part in something
he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Recent Examples of participant
Rather than forcing every participant onto the same technical stack, the system creates a universal layer that can interoperate across heterogeneous infrastructures.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
According to initial police reports, there was a physical altercation involving the Vallejo man and some other people before he was shot by one of the other participants.
—The Mercury News, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit has previously worked with the Colorado Department of Human Services on a nutrition incentive program that gives SNAP participants additional funds to buy fresh produce.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The researchers tracked the study participants for about 14 years and found that evening people had a 16 percent higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
—Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
According to initial police reports, there was a physical altercation involving the Vallejo man and some other people before he was shot by one of the other participants.
—The Mercury News, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The nonprofit has previously worked with the Colorado Department of Human Services on a nutrition incentive program that gives SNAP participants additional funds to buy fresh produce.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The researchers tracked the study participants for about 14 years and found that evening people had a 16 percent higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
—Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participant
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And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Rams receiver Puka Nacua, a finalist for offensive player of the year, and running back Kyren Williams, a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, also attended along with safety Quentin Lake.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Brady's stance drew strong responses from former teammates and current Patriots players.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participant. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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