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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
Per the Haslet city code, council members are entitled to a minimum of one item listed on each council meeting agenda, which the mayor is in charge of putting together.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Before using a Magic Eraser to clean a surface, Aziz encourages her team members to think about whether or not fine sandpaper would damage the surface in question.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
In 1967, the building was bombed by members of the Klu Klux Klan, who also bombed the rabbi’s home just months later.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
His girlfriend's car was later found in Virginia Beach by one of her family members.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Day said the two came to the attention of police during an investigation of a July shooting believed to have been carried out by gang members, but they were not identified as suspects.
—CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
In mid-July, Ham and nearly 60 other members called for a special meeting to strip the board of its unilateral power.
—Chase Jordan
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
In fact, at least 50 members of the Association of University Presses currently publish books in translation every year.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Before using a Magic Eraser to clean a surface, Aziz encourages her team members to think about whether or not fine sandpaper would damage the surface in question.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
In 1967, the building was bombed by members of the Klu Klux Klan, who also bombed the rabbi’s home just months later.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
His girlfriend's car was later found in Virginia Beach by one of her family members.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Day said the two came to the attention of police during an investigation of a July shooting believed to have been carried out by gang members, but they were not identified as suspects.
—CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
In mid-July, Ham and nearly 60 other members called for a special meeting to strip the board of its unilateral power.
—Chase Jordan
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
In fact, at least 50 members of the Association of University Presses currently publish books in translation every year.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
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 reason behind this movement was a complex combination of the shifting need for resources, population pressures and external political factors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Common Mistakes To Avoid in Muscle Building While increasing protein intake is important for muscle protein synthesis and overall muscle health, other factors are also involved in muscle growth.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Running water and electricity were disrupted in parts of the capital, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The YouTuber stripped each console to its core components.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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The announcement explains that the mini fridge’s internal electrical components can short circuit, igniting the plastic.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Keep portions to about 1 cup daily, as this is the amount researchers have studied.—
Health,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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The shoes aligned with the metallic shine of her lime green Versace dress, which featured safety pins connecting the top and skirt portions.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Learn what materials, color schemes, and design elements go with what style and how to incorporate them into your kitchen for ultimate warmth, comfort, style, and function.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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One of the main elements in creating a comfortable environment for guests in your home is nailing the perfect thermostat temperature.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 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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Look forward to a blend of ingredients (including rosehip, sea buckthorn, and pomegranate) that reduces oil, fades dark spots, and increases collagen production.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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These symptoms could be a sign of contact dermatitis, which is often caused by being allergic to ingredients in hair products, or even a scalp condition like psoriasis.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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This combination came in handy, as different materials were needed for sections like the drone's tail and camera mount.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
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Tickets for World Cup matches are divided into four categories, from the most affordable category four tickets in small sections near the top of stadiums to category one in the lower bowl.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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