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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
Garland and Boyle also have devoted time and effort to character psychology, to making the members of the Icarus’ crew into recognizable people and not Hollywood stick figures.
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Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Only two members of the friends’ group survived, as well as a guide and two other skiers on the tour.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
At early screenings of the movie, Melling heard from audience members who insisted that Ray is a bad or irresponsible dom.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Many cast from Season 1 have returned, and some new faces have joined for Season 2, like John Noble, Luke Kirby and Judy Greer, who play members of the notorious Campano family mentioned last season.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The union encouraged members to remove personal belongings from the workplace, schedule any medical, dental or vision appointments, refill prescriptions with 90-day supplies and postpone major purchases or financial obligations until an agreement is reached.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In a conversation with lawmakers earlier this month, Department of Correction Commissioner Angel Quiros told members of the legislature’s Appropriations Committee that the state has passed all its federal PREA audits every year since 2016.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
So, really, all of the members have helped each other group as a team.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Family members of the shooting victims cried as the sentence was handed down.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Only two members of the friends’ group survived, as well as a guide and two other skiers on the tour.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
At early screenings of the movie, Melling heard from audience members who insisted that Ray is a bad or irresponsible dom.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026
Many cast from Season 1 have returned, and some new faces have joined for Season 2, like John Noble, Luke Kirby and Judy Greer, who play members of the notorious Campano family mentioned last season.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The union encouraged members to remove personal belongings from the workplace, schedule any medical, dental or vision appointments, refill prescriptions with 90-day supplies and postpone major purchases or financial obligations until an agreement is reached.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In a conversation with lawmakers earlier this month, Department of Correction Commissioner Angel Quiros told members of the legislature’s Appropriations Committee that the state has passed all its federal PREA audits every year since 2016.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
So, really, all of the members have helped each other group as a team.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Family members of the shooting victims cried as the sentence was handed down.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
Noun
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The document, though, notes that prosecutors must consider federal immunity — which is not absolute but offers some protection for agents — among other factors.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Additional factors like algae, moisture, and corrosion are also factors to consider.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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In other parts of the country, popular anger is bubbling to the surface.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The interceptor serves parts of Virginia and Maryland.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Scaling for future utility The success of the 2026 gala highlights the maturing supply chain for humanoid components.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Among the components of NAHB’s index, an index of sales expectations in the next six months fell to 46, remaining below the breakeven level of 50 for a second straight month.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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The kitchens emphasize fresh ingredients and generous portions, with options including vegetarian plates and seafood specialties such as mariscos landia and camarones al mojo de ajo.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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The dishes were simple in preparation, too, and usually served in modest portions.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Together, these elements underscore the exhibition’s multivalent nature, blurring distinctions between sculpture and performance, object and instrument, stillness and activation.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kokonas designed the interior himself, incorporating elements from the 1920s and ’30s, as well as the ’70s and ’80s.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, challenges such as the creeks and coastal lagoons have slowed progress and required some segments to be routed away from the rails and onto nearby surface streets.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The company exited the year with double-digit growth across all major segments, suggesting solid momentum heading into 2026.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hernandez said the braised beef is cooked for about six hours with ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, bay leaves and Mexican oregano.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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That’s because one of the star ingredients, snow mushroom extract, boasts exceptional water retention, locking moisture into your hair, sealing the cuticle, and preventing humidity from creeping in.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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To create the look, Chue recommends, mentally divide the nail into three or four sections, and work in stages with a magnetic polish.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
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At one point during this week’s rain, storm runoff tore off sections from a flood control channel near Santa Monica Canyon from the 1970s.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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