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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
O’Hara launched her extraordinary career as one of the ensemble members of the star-making cast of SCTV before gaining acclaim in such films as Beetlejuice, Home Alone, A Mighty Wind and, in a full-circle embrace of her TV roots that earned her an Emmy Award, Schitt’s Creek.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Before long, Colin has buzzed his hair and fallen in with Ray’s biker gang, many of whose members are paired off in sub-dom dyads of their own.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
After vacations in Hawaii, Italy and then Thailand, some season 3 cast members hoped the location of the upcoming season might be somewhere snowy, while others wished for a desert.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
According to a study from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, around 78% of families with autistic members and individuals are hesitant to travel or visit new locations.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The collision involved a Colorado Department of Transportation plow, two passenger vehicles and the sprinter van carrying the members of the Santa Clarita Flyers 12-and-under team and their families.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Parents in our network describe being terrified, with some fearing their children, many of whom have legal status, could be used as leverage against family members.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Post-class applicants are treated differently from class members, but could still potentially receive full settlement relief, including student loan forgiveness and a refund of any past payments.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The stop was conducted by members of the Youth Violence Strike Force Unit, the BPD’s gang unit.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Before long, Colin has buzzed his hair and fallen in with Ray’s biker gang, many of whose members are paired off in sub-dom dyads of their own.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2026
After vacations in Hawaii, Italy and then Thailand, some season 3 cast members hoped the location of the upcoming season might be somewhere snowy, while others wished for a desert.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
According to a study from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, around 78% of families with autistic members and individuals are hesitant to travel or visit new locations.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The collision involved a Colorado Department of Transportation plow, two passenger vehicles and the sprinter van carrying the members of the Santa Clarita Flyers 12-and-under team and their families.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Parents in our network describe being terrified, with some fearing their children, many of whom have legal status, could be used as leverage against family members.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Post-class applicants are treated differently from class members, but could still potentially receive full settlement relief, including student loan forgiveness and a refund of any past payments.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The stop was conducted by members of the Youth Violence Strike Force Unit, the BPD’s gang unit.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
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But size, speed, and strength aren’t the only factors that matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Longevity, the authors estimated, was about 25 percent heritable, meaning the remaining three quarters was determined by environmental factors and lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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The warnings come amid escalating unrest in Minneapolis following recent deadly encounters involving federal immigration agents during enforcement operations, which sparked large crowd responses and heightened tensions across parts of the city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the Institute of Physics focused on addressing technical challenges in system health monitoring and precision measurement for high-temperature superconducting components.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Snow, ice and cold temperatures can greatly affect related power components.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Under Senate rules, it can be used only for provisions that directly affect federal spending or revenue, leaving large portions of agricultural policy outside its reach.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
31 Jan. 2026
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Significant portions are diverted to lawyers’ fees and financial backers, while taxpayers shoulder the cost for decades through reduced services, higher taxes – or both.—
Jaime Huff,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Books printed on the cheapest paper made gray by ink and elements bleeding into its skin through the years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Luxurious design elements range from a Bianco Eclipse Quartzite island in the kitchen to a Cloud Chandelier in the dining room, allowing both spaces to stand out, while warm lighting and softly shimmering gold cabinetry foster harmony between the two.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2026
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That led to allegations that the center was one of several participating in a widespread fraud scheme taking place in certain segments of Minnesota’s Somali community.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The precise level of control allows Imagineering to sync up the on-board audio with video segments.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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If the chef creates a new dish built around hyper-seasonal estate ingredients, the winery evaluates which vintage sings with it.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later that year, Debut entered the contract manufacturing business, with the goal of bringing biotech ingredients to the masses.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The field guides dedicate entire sections to cultural production, media engagement and rapid narrative dissemination following high-profile incidents.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Why do some colored sections feel more balanced than others?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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