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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
The closing of the Pali Post, as community members affectionately called it, was a direct result of the destruction wrought by the January 2025 firestorm.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Fueled by the retirements of senior members of Congress, six House and Senate seats in the reliably Democratic state are open.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
For the remnants of the Iranian regime—and, especially, the hard-line members of the Revolutionary Guard, who control much of the state’s weaponry—the strategy is clear.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Brother Reynolds, Brother Sharpton, members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were present, Dr King on April 4, 1968 was immensely unpopular.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The German Football Association (DFB) has a good eight million members, the Bundesliga is one of the strongest leagues in the world economically, and the stadiums are full, right the way down to regional league level.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The just-for-Prime members hub is a treasure trove of exclusive markdowns that other shoppers can’t access.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
The working group’s members would be appointed by legislative leaders and would include a teacher, a school administrator, a higher education leader, a curriculum developer and two members of the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, JFACT.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The comments come as some Tesla executives and board members have sold significant parts of their share in the company.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Fueled by the retirements of senior members of Congress, six House and Senate seats in the reliably Democratic state are open.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
For the remnants of the Iranian regime—and, especially, the hard-line members of the Revolutionary Guard, who control much of the state’s weaponry—the strategy is clear.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Brother Reynolds, Brother Sharpton, members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were present, Dr King on April 4, 1968 was immensely unpopular.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The German Football Association (DFB) has a good eight million members, the Bundesliga is one of the strongest leagues in the world economically, and the stadiums are full, right the way down to regional league level.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The just-for-Prime members hub is a treasure trove of exclusive markdowns that other shoppers can’t access.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
The working group’s members would be appointed by legislative leaders and would include a teacher, a school administrator, a higher education leader, a curriculum developer and two members of the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, JFACT.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The comments come as some Tesla executives and board members have sold significant parts of their share in the company.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
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These factors have turned the Ellisons into Murdoch-like pariahs among many Democrats, and have brought together a somewhat ideologically diverse antitrust coalition, ranging from the more centrist wing of the Democratic Party to the progressive left.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Distant objects appear just as crisp as nearby ones, and light of all wavelengths redshifts by identical factors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
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The other four are among a number of pro-Palestinian noncitizens targeted by federal immigration authorities last year, after protests against Israel’s military operation that devastated large parts of Gaza swept through the US.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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In some instances, Walmart showed one offer to the driver, but would instead split or change parts of the order after the driver accepted the offer, causing the driver to receive less than initially advertised.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Shares in air defense systems maker LIG Nex1 soared 25%, while electronic warfare systems manufacturer Victek and anti-aircraft missile components’ maker Firstec saw shares rise more than 20% and 15%, respectively.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Researchers believe the ability to manipulate such nanoscale vortices could eventually support ultracompact devices, potentially shrinking magnetic memory or logic components to unprecedented scales.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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But across 11 western states, 45% of the region is in at least a moderate drought, and large portions of the Colorado River watershed are in severe drought.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The portions may feel modest for those with bigger appetites or especially active lifestyles.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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The elements are crucial for a wide range of weapons from missiles to fighter jets.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sinead Gorey and Keburia stood out for weaving elements of military regalia into their designs, lending a sense of structure and ceremonial edge to their collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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Pomelo segments are just one component in this refreshing crunchy vegetable salad that is bursting with the flavor and texture contrasts of peanuts, coconut and loads of fresh herbs.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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The firm is particularly bullish on the company’s wide array of business segments like fintech and grocery.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Guests are pampered in personal huts that provide the utmost in privacy and silence and can choose from a full menu of options, including massages and facials that highlight local traditions and skin-healthy ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Several have been placed around the busy sections of York Boulevard and Figueroa Street, an activist said, inside businesses in the area as well as homes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Including the existing building, new gym, play areas and outdoor sections, the overall size of the education hub would be 89,400 square feet, the proposal stated.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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