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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
This is a good day to help family members and show support for them.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The following year, in one of the most notorious incidents of the war, Naxals killed 76 members of the security forces in an ambush in Chhattisgarh.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, which serves around 1 million members across the metro and northeast Missouri, then claimed the hospital had opted out of service, not the other way around.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Betty Lin-Fisher There's no doubt pet owners love their furry family members.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 May 2026
However, Parker’s leadership and city officials maintain that the plans are years in the making and a result of conversations with community members.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Three Rock rises to the occasion But the members of Three Rock are eager to prove their mettle, especially Hartman (Simon Auclair), whose jealousy over Ace's graduation earlier this season left him with a massive chip on his shoulder.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
From one temple to the next, the nine family members continue their rituals while the grandmother of the family grows increasingly weary, both physically and mentally.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Women in Film India, launched during Cannes 2025, has reached 3,500 members in its first twelve months.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The following year, in one of the most notorious incidents of the war, Naxals killed 76 members of the security forces in an ambush in Chhattisgarh.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, which serves around 1 million members across the metro and northeast Missouri, then claimed the hospital had opted out of service, not the other way around.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Betty Lin-Fisher There's no doubt pet owners love their furry family members.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 29 May 2026
However, Parker’s leadership and city officials maintain that the plans are years in the making and a result of conversations with community members.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Three Rock rises to the occasion But the members of Three Rock are eager to prove their mettle, especially Hartman (Simon Auclair), whose jealousy over Ace's graduation earlier this season left him with a massive chip on his shoulder.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
From one temple to the next, the nine family members continue their rituals while the grandmother of the family grows increasingly weary, both physically and mentally.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Women in Film India, launched during Cannes 2025, has reached 3,500 members in its first twelve months.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
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Obviously, there's more to it than that, coaching and other factors need to be in place too, but does anyone believe Fernando Mendoza winds up in Bloomington if not for NIL?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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While the atmosphere should be equal parts raucous and circus at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, the Spurs are desperate to win a basketball game in the middle of it all.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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One of the best parts of Dragon Striker is its visual artistry.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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One of the key components is the VDM 80 actuator joint, a compact but powerful motor that acts as the robot’s muscles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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At its core, ThermoShift is basically a rectangular insulated panel with zippers, buckles and drawstrings, and all of its configurations are achieved by adjusting those components.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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Severe thunderstorm watches have been posted across portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia -- including Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Hagerstown, Maryland; and Martinsburg, West Virginia.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The Park District serves approximately 63,000 residents across the Village of Skokie, in addition to portions of Evanston, Morton Grove and Chicago.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The defining elements are elaborate parades, continuous samba dancing and vibrant costumes — every piece crafted by local samba schools that spend the entire year preparing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The result is a form of growth that may leave large segments of the workforce worse off even as the economy becomes more productive.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The stacking together of the powerful rocket to launch next year’s Artemis III mission can soon begin after the final segments of the twin boosters that power the Space Launch System rocket began their cross-country trek to Kennedy Space Center this week.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Food and drink The culinary strategy is focused on hyperlocal ingredients and sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Those ingredients stayed, and when Harris joined other aspects came to the front of the story, like going back to her old address and the issue of friendship.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Clarke Central football coach and former Georgia baseball coach David Perno was diagnosed with lung and blood cancer in January and had surgery to remove two sections of his right lung in March, the coach confirmed to the AJC on Thursday.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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But perhaps the most salient sections are those that deal with music’s positive effects on all human brains, not just those that are injured or impaired.—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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