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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Although the data remains locally stored on each device, all participants in the network can validate the records, which ensures that the information cannot be secretly modified or erased.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
In addition to viewing the equipment, participants will have the chance to speak directly with homeowners about their experiences with appliance selection, contractor hiring, installation timelines and the financial aspects of electrification, including tax credits, rebates and incentive programs.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The growing adaptive division reflects the marathon’s broader commitment to inclusion and access, a message that resonated strongly on International Women’s Day, when many participants also highlighted the importance of encouraging more women to participate in endurance sports.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
After being presented with a variety of negative arguments against the ballot proposal, 63% of participants still supported the measure.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
In addition to viewing the equipment, participants will have the chance to speak directly with homeowners about their experiences with appliance selection, contractor hiring, installation timelines and the financial aspects of electrification, including tax credits, rebates and incentive programs.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The growing adaptive division reflects the marathon’s broader commitment to inclusion and access, a message that resonated strongly on International Women’s Day, when many participants also highlighted the importance of encouraging more women to participate in endurance sports.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
After being presented with a variety of negative arguments against the ballot proposal, 63% of participants still supported the measure.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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