members

noun

plural of member
1
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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2
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 Similarly, in the Beatles’ film A Hard Day’s Night (1964), which purports to depict two days in the life of the Fab Four at the height of Beatlemania, the band members are, of course, playing themselves. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 At the scene, officers saw the man walking along the bridge cables, and Emergency Services Unit members climbed onto the cables and tried to speak with him for almost an hour, Dowling said. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Last year, during an event in the Oval Office with the President of Finland, members of the press pool noticed a map of the National Mall on the Resolute Desk, showing plans for an arch opposite the Lincoln Memorial. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … SUDDEN SHOWDOWN — Costco members wake up to major change involving popular shopping perk. — FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Control units can be installed at several locations aboard a vessel, allowing crew members to monitor threats and access the system without relying on a single operating station. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 That day, the entire ownership group brought family members down to the stadium and toured it together as partners. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Simmons reportedly visited Sacramento on Monday, undergoing a battery of in-depth medical exams, an on-court workout, and meetings with coach Doug Christie and other members of the organization. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Staff members said the boy was refusing to take his medicine. — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
  1. factors
  2. parts
  3. components
  4. portions
  5. elements
  6. segments
  7. ingredients
  8. sections
Noun
  • Some lenders use standard factors by industry; others will accept a letter from a CPA attesting to the business’s actual expense ratio, which can meaningfully improve the income calculation for a lean operation.
    — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Other complicating factors can include things like child custody, income, housing and other circumstances that can make domestic survivors feel stuck.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of factors
Noun
  • But court filings, video evidence and investigators later contradicted key parts of that account, according to CBS News.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But Wild Horse Nine has been built around the queasy charisma of the great John Malkovich, who has made a career out of blending fragility and menace, even in his smallest parts.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • Heavy liquid metals like molten lead leach iron and nickel out of conventional stainless steel, causing structural components and fuel assemblies to weaken over time.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The attack reportedly damaged components of an enhanced security system located on each window.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of components
Noun
  • The storm could generate strong swells for portions of Mexico’s southwestern coast and Baja California through the weekend, and perhaps Southern California, too, according to the hurricane center.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Users' portions of the settlement will be delivered to their PlayStation Network account wallets, according to the lawsuit's website.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • The shoe also covers a majority of the foot to protect from the elements, despite the open toe.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Both art forms weave several different elements into a harmonious, thematic whole.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of elements
Noun
  • Our videos now begin with the key message or conclusion within the first five seconds, followed by the supporting arguments delivered in short, engaging segments.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The fragrance category recorded strong momentum, led by Portofino ’97 Eau de Parfum, and became one of Victoria Beckham Beauty’s best-performing segments.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of segments
Noun
  • Another customer said a box arrived containing little more than a lime, peanuts, ketchup and vinegar, with no meat, recipe cards or most of the ingredients needed to prepare meals.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Beach took the formula behind, say, a Planter’s Punch, and essentially expanded it, increasing the level and mix of ingredients to create, the co-directors say, well over 60 cocktails, many that still today define the tiki bar menu.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ingredients
Noun
  • Peel the tangerines and/or clementines, then separate into clusters of 3 or 4 sections, removing any especially egregious stringy bits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The ranch, the nearby Bright Angel Campground and large sections of the inner canyon trail network remain closed indefinitely.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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