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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
Family members of the shooting victims cried as the sentence was handed down.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The Investing Club team then shares the top 10 items Jim is watching for the trading day for free so everyone can get a sense of the Club and how interactive, transparent, and candid Jim is with Club members.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
House members can request up to 15 projects, but there is no cap on the number for senators.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Its four crew members are NASA astronauts Commander Matthew Dominick, Pilot Michael Barratt, Mission Specialist Jeanette Epps and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mission Specialist Alexander Grebenkin.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
That decision came after one of the four members of that mission experienced an unknown medical issue—NASA has not revealed which astronaut encountered the problem.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
In 1814, Key set his lyrics to an English tune that was written circa 1780 by two British men who were members of London’s Anacreontic Club.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Such a narrow margin means only a handful of disgruntled GOP members are needed to deal a defeat to their party leadership.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Ahead of new album Arirang, members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook shared their hopes for the band’s future, including a desire to keep performing together well into their older years.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The Investing Club team then shares the top 10 items Jim is watching for the trading day for free so everyone can get a sense of the Club and how interactive, transparent, and candid Jim is with Club members.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
House members can request up to 15 projects, but there is no cap on the number for senators.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Its four crew members are NASA astronauts Commander Matthew Dominick, Pilot Michael Barratt, Mission Specialist Jeanette Epps and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mission Specialist Alexander Grebenkin.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
That decision came after one of the four members of that mission experienced an unknown medical issue—NASA has not revealed which astronaut encountered the problem.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
In 1814, Key set his lyrics to an English tune that was written circa 1780 by two British men who were members of London’s Anacreontic Club.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Such a narrow margin means only a handful of disgruntled GOP members are needed to deal a defeat to their party leadership.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Ahead of new album Arirang, members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook shared their hopes for the band’s future, including a desire to keep performing together well into their older years.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
Noun
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Per a source, the Heat discussed Morant internally but decided not to pursue a trade because of myriad factors, including his contract and a history of injuries.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ease of use There are a variety of factors that make hand massages for carpal tunnel syndrome easier to use than others.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Snowpack in most of the Northern Hemisphere has shrunk significantly over the past 40 years due to climate change, according to a 2024 Nature study, which found the sharpest declines, between 10% to 20% a decade, in the Southwestern US and large parts of Europe.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The saltwater fish are most often found in the Caspian Sea, but can be spotted in the South Atlantic regions of North America, the Black Sea and parts of the Pacific Northwest.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Each of those components would present an opportunity for data recovery, Malone said.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Most structural components were 3D-printed in Polylactic Acid (PLA), enabling fast iteration and part replacement throughout the build, highlighting the flexibility of rapid prototyping in robotics development.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of southeastern Dallas County into Saturday afternoon, with storms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to penny size, officials say.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Many of the young and highly educated cohorts who populate the portions of the left most suspicious of universal liberal values are also among those least likely to identify as religious believers.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Microorganisms naturally require trace amounts of some rare earth elements, and researchers can adjust conditions so the microbes efficiently take them up.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Smoking marijuana is also unhealthy, however, because cannabis smoke contains carcinogens, tar and other dangerous elements.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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As always, the adoption segments are must-sees.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Competitors start in intervals and go through four shooting segments, with five targets each.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Both coffee and tea contain bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols and caffeine, which may reduce inflammation and cellular damage while defending against cognitive decline.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tex-Mex cuisine has its roots in Mexican-American communities, which have taken Mexican recipes and adapted them to local ingredients.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Space gets tight in the general admission sections as people jockey for a spot, but none of that matters once everyone stands up to dance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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