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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Researchers studied the participants at home using the Sleep Profiler, a device developed by Advanced Brain Monitoring.
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Alyssa Hui, Health, 24 Sep. 2024
His comments come as market participants question whether the U.S. central bank’s jumbo rate cut has been delivered in time to bring down inflation without pushing the economy into recession.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024
At a five-week follow-up with the participants – who experienced 15 flashbacks a week on average – those in the control group who only listened to the radio for treatment reported an average of five episodes a week, while those in the gaming group had just one.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024
The proposal also imposes penalties for participants, organizers or promoters of these events with fines of up to $250.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Sep. 2024
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Alyssa Hui, Health, 24 Sep. 2024
His comments come as market participants question whether the U.S. central bank’s jumbo rate cut has been delivered in time to bring down inflation without pushing the economy into recession.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024
At a five-week follow-up with the participants – who experienced 15 flashbacks a week on average – those in the control group who only listened to the radio for treatment reported an average of five episodes a week, while those in the gaming group had just one.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024
The proposal also imposes penalties for participants, organizers or promoters of these events with fines of up to $250.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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