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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 closing of the Pali Post, as community members affectionately called it, was a direct result of the destruction wrought by the January 2025 firestorm.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Fueled by the retirements of senior members of Congress, six House and Senate seats in the reliably Democratic state are open.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
For the remnants of the Iranian regime—and, especially, the hard-line members of the Revolutionary Guard, who control much of the state’s weaponry—the strategy is clear.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Brother Reynolds, Brother Sharpton, members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were present, Dr King on April 4, 1968 was immensely unpopular.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The German Football Association (DFB) has a good eight million members, the Bundesliga is one of the strongest leagues in the world economically, and the stadiums are full, right the way down to regional league level.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The just-for-Prime members hub is a treasure trove of exclusive markdowns that other shoppers can’t access.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
The working group’s members would be appointed by legislative leaders and would include a teacher, a school administrator, a higher education leader, a curriculum developer and two members of the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, JFACT.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The comments come as some Tesla executives and board members have sold significant parts of their share in the company.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Fueled by the retirements of senior members of Congress, six House and Senate seats in the reliably Democratic state are open.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
For the remnants of the Iranian regime—and, especially, the hard-line members of the Revolutionary Guard, who control much of the state’s weaponry—the strategy is clear.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Brother Reynolds, Brother Sharpton, members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were present, Dr King on April 4, 1968 was immensely unpopular.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The German Football Association (DFB) has a good eight million members, the Bundesliga is one of the strongest leagues in the world economically, and the stadiums are full, right the way down to regional league level.
—Philipp Lahm, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The just-for-Prime members hub is a treasure trove of exclusive markdowns that other shoppers can’t access.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2026
The working group’s members would be appointed by legislative leaders and would include a teacher, a school administrator, a higher education leader, a curriculum developer and two members of the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, JFACT.
—Ct Mirror, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
The comments come as some Tesla executives and board members have sold significant parts of their share in the company.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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
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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
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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 13 Mar. 2026.
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