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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Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Real-life and virtual discussions of Anne Frank’s legal status obviously serve contemporary causes, with participants hoping to score points with others who share their politics.
—Time, 30 Sep. 2025
The first 50 participants to scan it at each site will earn 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition to mentorship, resources and strategic guidance, participants are given access to Film Independent’s year-round community of Fellows.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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