as in participators
one who takes part in something
he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Recent Examples of participants
Spontaneity became part of the process, and working with kids or younger participants often led to the most joyful, unexpected images.
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Of the 10 market participants who spoke to CNBC, eight had a positive view on the region's equities, with banking, defense and small-cap stocks namedropped as highlights.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
The incident has raised urgent concerns for the safety of the more than 500 unarmed participants aboard the flotillas, the GSF said.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
More than 2,200 participants will be running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
There are several new participants this time around, including the Hop Streetcar Facility and the Cactus Club.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In studies, Begdache said that nearly all participants reported no side effects from therapeutic doses.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Schweigert emphasized the importance of talking slowly, before sending participants back to the breakrooms to reintroduce themselves with a more deliberate pace.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Nine of the 19 participants indicated just one more reduction this year, while 10 saw two, which would suggest more rate cuts at the FOMC’s October and December meetings.
—Paul Weinstein Jr, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Of the 10 market participants who spoke to CNBC, eight had a positive view on the region's equities, with banking, defense and small-cap stocks namedropped as highlights.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
The incident has raised urgent concerns for the safety of the more than 500 unarmed participants aboard the flotillas, the GSF said.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
More than 2,200 participants will be running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
There are several new participants this time around, including the Hop Streetcar Facility and the Cactus Club.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
In studies, Begdache said that nearly all participants reported no side effects from therapeutic doses.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Schweigert emphasized the importance of talking slowly, before sending participants back to the breakrooms to reintroduce themselves with a more deliberate pace.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Nine of the 19 participants indicated just one more reduction this year, while 10 saw two, which would suggest more rate cuts at the FOMC’s October and December meetings.
—Paul Weinstein Jr, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participants
Noun
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The Panthers are dealing with injuries to key players, including running back Chuba Hubbard and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, which could impact their offensive performance.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Those things clearly don’t matter much to the American players in the immediate aftermath of the first home defeat in this competition since 2012.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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British actors in their mid 20s to early 30s, with stellar acting chops, who fit the Bond mould, are going to be under an intense spotlight for the next 12 months.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Among them were comic stars who were right at home on the sitcom, like Jennifer Coolidge and Ben Stiller, but the real treat was seeing primarily dramatic actors like Brad Pitt and Gary Oldman yucking it up with our favorite friends.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Participants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participants. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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