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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In the vein of each family dwelling, the village courtroom becomes an amphitheater of sorts, foisting upon its participants a sense of outward performance, while simultaneously exposing them to the elements.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
Weddings, baptisms, and even funerals registered fewer and fewer Catholic participants.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
This workshop is especially valuable for those planning to audition for the Players’ upcoming season, and all participants will receive feedback on their next audition with the company.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
In the vein of each family dwelling, the village courtroom becomes an amphitheater of sorts, foisting upon its participants a sense of outward performance, while simultaneously exposing them to the elements.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
Weddings, baptisms, and even funerals registered fewer and fewer Catholic participants.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
This workshop is especially valuable for those planning to audition for the Players’ upcoming season, and all participants will receive feedback on their next audition with the company.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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