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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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The Heat would figure to be an active participant in those hypothetical discussions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
That’s why Parsons sharpened its 2026 BFA show Sunday, by making access more exclusive, downsizing from 263 participants last year to 31.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
These mini tech vacations help reduce stress, improve mental health, and motivate participants to be more present and engage in real-life connections.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 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 21 May. 2026.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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