PARTICIPANT Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

participant

noun

pär-ˈti-sə-pənt

Definition of participant

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 Mariza and Geffrey Gordon are among a handful of participants selected to work one-on-one with a financial expert for CNN’s Savings Challenge. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors sought a more substantial prison term, portraying Rivera as the leading participant in the operation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 Even among participants who did not engage in exercise or dietary changes, daily creatine supplementation increased lean tissue mass and improved muscular strength and endurance, according to the study. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 While each participant has a distinct role, accountability must rest with every organization participating in the shipment’s journey. — Ed Ryan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 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

Definition of participator

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Mbappé did, however, post a video of himself cycling on social media over the weekend, days after his Real Madrid manager, José Mourinho, said that activity is one soccer players should avoid.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
This has created an arms race in major college football that has turned off many fans, despite the benefit to players.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

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