1
as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
you're only one member of this group effort
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2
as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
lost an indispensable member of the model airplane kit
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Recent Examples of member
The email urged members to reach out to Assembly Speaker Rivas to win his support.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Mexico sent two Mexican Air Force transport planes carrying 261 personnel, including soldiers, air force members and National Guard troops, Reuters reported.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
No members of the train crew were injured, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Ortega recalled having already been trained as a 3-year-old in Mexico to cut alfalfa and become a farmworker, the only job all members of his family had ever held.
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Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Mexico sent two Mexican Air Force transport planes carrying 261 personnel, including soldiers, air force members and National Guard troops, Reuters reported.
—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
No members of the train crew were injured, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
—
Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Ortega recalled having already been trained as a 3-year-old in Mexico to cut alfalfa and become a farmworker, the only job all members of his family had ever held.
—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for member
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Both Kodiak and Aurora are developing self-driving trucks with traditional driver’s components like a steering wheel.
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Now the interconnected entity's engineering and technology has billions in new capital necessary to bring those components together in space, not only to feed SpaceX's massive internal AI operations but also to provide commercial services for an array of paying customers such as Anthropic.
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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Makeup artist Jennifer Powell provided Minetree’s look with serene elements for a youthful glow.
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Organizers across the country say their 250th anniversary events celebrate parts of American history that are missing from the national conversation.
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The Beck Recreation Center closed last summer, and part of the building is scheduled for demolition.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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Zandi factors in military spending, rising energy and commodity prices, as well as interest rates.
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Dad’s story was understandably relegated to the D-section alongside the obits of a theater producer and a union labor attorney.
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All seven bridges along the trail were replaced, a new boardwalk was added near the lake, and crews reconstructed large sections of trail damaged by debris flows and flooding.
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
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Shuggie's in San Francisco, known for creating delectable dishes using upcycled ingredients, will be closing next month.
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There is no rush to do anything hasty to align with Pastrnak’s superstar segment.
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Chief financial officers also saw gains across every market segment.
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“Member.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/member. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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