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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
In the show notes handed to audience members at Marc Jacobs’s Fall/Winter 2026 presentation, at New York’s Park Avenue Armory in early February, the designer included a section titled Credits and Receipts.
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Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
There were 171 passengers and 6 crew members on board the flight, according to the airline.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Last October, the Treasury Department announced sanctions on Petro, members of his family, including his wife Verónica, and allies like Interior Minister Armando Benedetti, citing alleged links to drug trafficking networks.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self stepped into the Jayhawks’ locker room as his players were being interviewed by media members after his squad’s 68-60 Round of 64 NCAA Tournament victory over a never-say-die Cal Baptist squad Friday night at Viejas Arena on San Diego State’s campus.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
While the bill is largely supported by House and Senate members, some have expressed concerns about the prospect of having armed guards with no training acting as a security guard.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
However, five of the players withdrew their asylum claims, while two members stayed in Australia, according to media reports.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Few observers think the union is girding for another showdown, especially at a time when many of its members are struggling to find work amid media consolidation and belt-tightening.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
There were 171 passengers and 6 crew members on board the flight, according to the airline.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Last October, the Treasury Department announced sanctions on Petro, members of his family, including his wife Verónica, and allies like Interior Minister Armando Benedetti, citing alleged links to drug trafficking networks.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self stepped into the Jayhawks’ locker room as his players were being interviewed by media members after his squad’s 68-60 Round of 64 NCAA Tournament victory over a never-say-die Cal Baptist squad Friday night at Viejas Arena on San Diego State’s campus.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
While the bill is largely supported by House and Senate members, some have expressed concerns about the prospect of having armed guards with no training acting as a security guard.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
However, five of the players withdrew their asylum claims, while two members stayed in Australia, according to media reports.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Few observers think the union is girding for another showdown, especially at a time when many of its members are struggling to find work amid media consolidation and belt-tightening.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Such numbers were likely factors in keeping the Fed on hold Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Blizzards buried parts of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota while torrential rains flooded homes and washed out roads in Hawaii.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Highs above 90 degrees Fahrenheit are expected to be widespread in Southern California, with parts of Arizona and Nevada reaching the triple digits.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Scaling up production When cast into thin films, these components self-organize into a dense structure that resists swelling with water vapor.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Utah man accused of killing Charlie Kirk was back in court Friday as a state judge denied some efforts by his attorneys to restrict public access to court documents while not ruling out the possibility of closing portions of an upcoming hearing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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If there are green runners and leaves among the brown portions, lawns should recover and rather rapidly when consistent spring weather returns.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The Cape’s 159 rooms, suites, and villas share a sleek Baja aesthetic with concrete, wood textures, and somewhat masculine neutrals paired with sculptural lighting and elements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot of system elements.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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CVs are one of the fastest growing segments in financial services.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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As was the case in December, while volume was down across all segments, large deals, those above $100 million, did see positive year-over-year growth.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It’s packed with maracujá oil and other nourishing ingredients to condition and plump, all while delivering high-shine, hydrating color that actually stays put.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The restaurants source 90% of materials from a 100-mile radius, with a focus on local, seasonal, and organic ingredients, some of which are grown on the property’s own farm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Areas surrounding the Santa Monica Pier, Topanga Canyon Beach, Surfrider Beach and Escondido State Beach are included in the advisory, along with sections near storm drains and creeks where runoff can affect water quality.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Keller recently announced plans to move 40 courses to a hybrid learning model that combines online lectures and small in-person sections this fall in an effort to cut costs.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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