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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The Conservative Political Action Conference, an annual gathering of conservative activists and politicians, began in the United States but has been staged in Hungary and Poland in recent years, too, drawing in thousands of participants from countries across Europe, Latin America, and beyond.
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Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Jail officials said the benefits extend beyond participants.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
In 2024 researchers compared one drug with a placebo in more than 3,500 participants with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
These companies will provide training and mentorship to participants and have committed to considering Tech Force alumni for employment after their government service concludes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
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Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Jail officials said the benefits extend beyond participants.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
In 2024 researchers compared one drug with a placebo in more than 3,500 participants with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
These companies will provide training and mentorship to participants and have committed to considering Tech Force alumni for employment after their government service concludes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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