Definition of participantnext
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 As expected, participants were effusive in their praise for the honoree. Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026 Perhaps the opportunity is not to replace existing participants but to give them new tools, new systems and new delivery models that improve productivity, certainty and viability. Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 On average, only 40% of participants finish the challenge within the 24-hour range; Kate joins this club. Riann Phillip, Vogue, 29 June 2026 More These developments are driving technology forward for all participants in the sector, said Aaron Lewis, chief commercial officer of global data center solutions at HVAC company, Johnson Controls. April Roach, CNBC, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences 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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  • While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participant. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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