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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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
How hospital facility dog programs work Although no one tracks the number of facility dogs in children’s hospitals, Rodriguez points to the continual growth of the annual Facility Dog Summit, where handlers and other participants network and where attendance nearly doubled from 2024 to 2025.
—Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Stretch your body, connect with other participants and enjoy complimentary Sweetgreen bowls and Beauty Water.
—Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
Over 70 participants are confirmed to attend, representing broadcasting networks, production companies, distributors, and film organizations from around the world, including leading international industry studios.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 26 May 2026
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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