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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 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
An overwhelming majority of guests are repeat guests and would readily identify themselves as members of the Tribe of Le Saint Géran.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Neither the crew members nor their unit has been identified by Air Force officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun spoke to reporters Friday about Ghazali losing family members overseas.
—Arkansas Online, 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
But Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde told board members that the district’s projections indicate there will be enough seats for every student who applies.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Audience members quickly realized the interjection wasn’t part of the session and called for security to remove him.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Dissanayake said some crew members would remain on board to help the Sri Lankan navy navigate the vessel to Trincomalee on the island’s northeast coast, about 265 kilometers (165 miles) from Colombo.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
An overwhelming majority of guests are repeat guests and would readily identify themselves as members of the Tribe of Le Saint Géran.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Neither the crew members nor their unit has been identified by Air Force officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun spoke to reporters Friday about Ghazali losing family members overseas.
—Arkansas Online, 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
But Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde told board members that the district’s projections indicate there will be enough seats for every student who applies.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Audience members quickly realized the interjection wasn’t part of the session and called for security to remove him.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Dissanayake said some crew members would remain on board to help the Sri Lankan navy navigate the vessel to Trincomalee on the island’s northeast coast, about 265 kilometers (165 miles) from Colombo.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
Noun
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The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The agency said its ratings range from A+ to F, based on factors like customer complaints, transparency, and responsiveness and that customer reviews do not impact ratings.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As conflict destabilizes parts of the Middle East, the ripple effects are already reaching the region’s luxury economy, which has become a promising growth engine for a struggling global sector.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How do key components of matter — gas, dust, and heavy elements — flow into, get transported throughout, and ejected out of galaxies over time?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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The skills could include tasks such as folding boxes, assembling components, or even manipulating objects, activities that still remain challenging for many robotic systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Everything is bigger in Texas, especially the portions.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How do key components of matter — gas, dust, and heavy elements — flow into, get transported throughout, and ejected out of galaxies over time?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Known for statement designs with sculptural edge, their reiteration of the Gel-Kayano 20 sneaker shape has been decorated with delicate pearls, crystals, and bows—signature elements the brand often uses within every jewelry collection.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While industry bit growth may be modest in Q1 2026, Chin expects higher pricing across segments to boost gross margins.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Never really the choice of donors, never really the choice of a lot of the traditional segments of the Republican party.—
March 8,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The kaiseki courses shift with the seasons, built around ingredients sourced from across Japan.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Don’t leave without a treatment at the Jade Spa, which uses local ingredients like almond oil, raw cocoa, and fresh coconut milk.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The piece has eight sections, representing eight rounds of chemotherapy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Real Man Adventures isn’t broken up into chapter-length sections of narrative, but rather brief, discursive essays.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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