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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Designers can create different rules — such as random seat assignments or priority access — to better balance efficiency and fairness for participants.
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In terms of comfort, most participants wanted a wider toe box, a narrower heel and additional cushioning.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The psychological care group actually had the highest and most consistent improvements, with the participants’ diabetes distress scores cut nearly in half and their A1C levels significantly reduced.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Your Heart Health Might Benefit In one study, participants with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels were given 16 ounces (2 cups) of fresh carrot juice daily for three months.
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Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
In terms of comfort, most participants wanted a wider toe box, a narrower heel and additional cushioning.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The psychological care group actually had the highest and most consistent improvements, with the participants’ diabetes distress scores cut nearly in half and their A1C levels significantly reduced.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Your Heart Health Might Benefit In one study, participants with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels were given 16 ounces (2 cups) of fresh carrot juice daily for three months.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for participant
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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