members

noun

plural of member
1
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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2
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 Having been given countless opportunities to make their names in history as the conscience of the GOP, the six members of Arkansas' congressional delegation chose for the past decade to instead be Trump sycophants. — Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026 During the day, activities center around lectures, delivered by enthusiastic expedition team members. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 Tension continued to escalate after members went back to work. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2026 Alexandra Cinta, in her early 20s and one of the group’s youngest members, wears a flutter of false eyelashes and sharp wings of black eyeliner. — Zoey Goto, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 According to the firm, the ship will accommodate up to 120 people and provide space for crew members and experts involved in offshore projects. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 The new policy requires that films and television series receive a score of at least 70 out of 100 from members to be included in Angel’s programming. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 Gathered to reminisce are all surviving cast members (including the now-late Catherine O’Hara). — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Polis also authorized the use of National Guard members to assist with rescue efforts in southwest Colorado. — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
  1. factors
  2. parts
  3. components
  4. portions
  5. elements
  6. segments
  7. ingredients
  8. sections
Noun
  • Home ownership doesn’t always mean stability, so consider these factors before deciding whether to rent or buy.
    — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Those factors are putting homeownership out of reach for many buyers while others delay a purchase and hope for more favorable conditions, perhaps in the spring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of factors
Noun
  • Food and drink One of the loveliest parts of a stay at Hacienda Verde Tahití is the freedom to do your own thing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The pitch would be controversial in other parts of the world.
    — Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • The proof of concept combines robotic manipulation, AI and virtual simulation to explore how robots can pick components from containers and arrange them in the correct order for vehicle assembly.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This equipment—which includes Japanese components used to guide Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles—has been essential to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.
    — Sam Mullins, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of components
Noun
  • The full terms of the settlement weren’t immediately available, but an agenda item for Tuesday’s Fort Worth City Council meeting said Fort Worth will release portions of its ETJ and that Willow Park will pay the city $500,000.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Adjacent portions are owned by Xcel Energy and Union Pacific Railroad.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • Writer Arati Menon heads to Kitchen on the Edge of the World, a four-day event where top chefs harness the Arctic elements and local ingredients to create extraordinary culinary experiences.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The gaps between elements aren’t consistent, which makes the buds look seem cheaply put together.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of elements
Noun
  • The company’s portfolio includes flagship brand JNBY, menswear label Croquis, home furnishings label JNBY Home and four other apparel brands targeting different lifestyle segments.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The company's guidance metrics across all segments are also reaffirmed.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of segments
Noun
  • Peanut brittle in individual packages lack the name of producer and ingredients.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s a breakdown of some of the ingredients that make this antiaging serum more than just a pretty face.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of ingredients
Noun
  • This one folds into three sections with a large section in the middle and two smaller ones on the edges.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Why these sections have been singled out for annotation is a mystery, given that there are more dramatic and more obviously lyrical moments elsewhere in the poem.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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