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as in factors
one of the parts that make up a whole
you're only one member of this group effort
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as in parts
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 members
News of the troop withdrawal drew swift condemnation from Democrats in Congress and members of a hawkish Washington think tank.
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Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Carly will modify her design according to the needs of future exhibitions, which include shows with Karen Kilimnik and Joseph Geagan; the latter’s will incorporate portraits of members of the Vegas scene, Carly among them.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
In the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch members must attend at least one of the two final branch meetings (roundtables) to be eligible to vote in the preliminary round.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Paul, Mortensen and their families were present in court, but no other cast members from the Hulu reality show attended.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Amid Paul and Mortensen's ongoing legal battle, the fifth season of Mormon Wives temporarily halted production in March after several cast members refused to work with Paul, sources told PEOPLE at the time.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
His class of 1960 has lost about 150 members so far.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
According to Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters Local 2010, which represents about 3,000 LAUSD administrators, roughly 96% of its members voted in favor of the labor pact.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
So are Sunset League members Corona del Mar, Los Alamitos and Newport Harbor and the Trinity League’s Mater Dei.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Carly will modify her design according to the needs of future exhibitions, which include shows with Karen Kilimnik and Joseph Geagan; the latter’s will incorporate portraits of members of the Vegas scene, Carly among them.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
In the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch members must attend at least one of the two final branch meetings (roundtables) to be eligible to vote in the preliminary round.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Paul, Mortensen and their families were present in court, but no other cast members from the Hulu reality show attended.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Amid Paul and Mortensen's ongoing legal battle, the fifth season of Mormon Wives temporarily halted production in March after several cast members refused to work with Paul, sources told PEOPLE at the time.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
His class of 1960 has lost about 150 members so far.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
According to Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters Local 2010, which represents about 3,000 LAUSD administrators, roughly 96% of its members voted in favor of the labor pact.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
So are Sunset League members Corona del Mar, Los Alamitos and Newport Harbor and the Trinity League’s Mater Dei.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
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The World Health Organization lists age, obesity, alcohol and tobacco use and family history as factors that contribute to breast cancer.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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On the House floor, Persons-Mulicka sidestepped specifics about what factors went into the map.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This includes soaring gas prices at the pump, seesawing stock markets, rising food and fertilizer prices, higher shipping-insurance costs, and fuel shortages that have touched off violence, work stoppages, and profiteering in parts of Asia and Africa.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Very little offends me in a moral sense in the theater, but parts of this script came close.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Skydio’s investment will pour $1 billion into boosting domestic production of vital parts and components used to build drones.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those high-power memory components have become harder to obtain as the proliferation of artificial intelligence drives up demand for the hardware.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One bag serves three hearty portions, or four measly ones.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Houston Houston leans into Texas-sized indulgence, with a food scene built on big portions and bold flavors.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other nods to motorsport include carbon fiber elements, red accents, and a custom windshield frame in Ferrari’s famous Giallo Modena yellow.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Evidence from deregulated market segments shows that removing these regulations would cut the same premiums substantially.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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It’s structured as a rondo, in which an initial or main melody is repeated in between one or more contrasting segments.—
Brian Duignan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Reduce mixer speed to low and with motor running, add dry ingredients and banana mixture in 2 batches each, alternating between batches and mixing 30 seconds after each addition before adding the next.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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From certain side sections, the rear screen was nearly useless.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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