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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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Daily recordings from each participant must be mailed in, and failure to create content results in immediate disqualification.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
This workshop will introduce participants to the world of Dutch ovens.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
According to organizers, more than 60 floats or groups were registered for the parade totaling some 2,000 participants.
—Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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