participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pär-ˈti-sə-pənt 
pər-
: one that participates
participants in a contest
participant
adjective
Examples of participant in a Sentence
he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Of course, the Seahawks could be back, not to mention other recent participants in the Philadelphia Eagles or San Francisco 49ers.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Which is to say, every relationship works differently, has different expectations, and asks different things of its participants.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Five players who were voted into the All-Stars Game are among the eight participants in the 3-point contest.
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Those are Team Drake Maye, and Team 10, in which participants can join by donating $10 a month or a one-time $110 donation to receive an exclusive Team 10 t-shirt.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Which is to say, every relationship works differently, has different expectations, and asks different things of its participants.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Five players who were voted into the All-Stars Game are among the eight participants in the 3-point contest.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Those are Team Drake Maye, and Team 10, in which participants can join by donating $10 a month or a one-time $110 donation to receive an exclusive Team 10 t-shirt.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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 10 Feb. 2026.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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