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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
McCarthy has discussed the challenges of being away from his family members and his fiancee, Katya Kuropas, as well as mainly being confined to a dorm room.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Several members of Gravel & Grit submitted a formal complaint July 23 to the joint committee to request a full investigation into the Franklin County prison project.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
The county Board of Supervisors directed the changes in response to concerns that had long existed for a small faction of grassroots activists but took on new fervor after the 2024 election — when voters installed three new Republican members of the board.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That means initial calls are getting answered faster, but there are significantly fewer staff members available to handle complex, in-person cases.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Lara Raj, Megan, Manon, Sophia, Daniela and Yoonchae of KATSEYE commanded the red carpet in coordinated looks that let each members' personality shine through.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
After the storm, several of his family members were evacuated to Louisville and complete strangers welcomed them into their homes.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
The meeting with Martin and the subsequent decision to follow Pope Francis’s policy of welcoming LGBTQ members marked a pivotal moment for Pope Leo XIV.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
One of the departing members from Arizona was starting pitcher Merrill Kelly.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Several members of Gravel & Grit submitted a formal complaint July 23 to the joint committee to request a full investigation into the Franklin County prison project.
—Penny Weaver, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
The county Board of Supervisors directed the changes in response to concerns that had long existed for a small faction of grassroots activists but took on new fervor after the 2024 election — when voters installed three new Republican members of the board.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That means initial calls are getting answered faster, but there are significantly fewer staff members available to handle complex, in-person cases.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Lara Raj, Megan, Manon, Sophia, Daniela and Yoonchae of KATSEYE commanded the red carpet in coordinated looks that let each members' personality shine through.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
After the storm, several of his family members were evacuated to Louisville and complete strangers welcomed them into their homes.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
The meeting with Martin and the subsequent decision to follow Pope Francis’s policy of welcoming LGBTQ members marked a pivotal moment for Pope Leo XIV.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
One of the departing members from Arizona was starting pitcher Merrill Kelly.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
Noun
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To infer causality or intent within those actions is even more difficult, if not impossible, when so many other factors are at play beyond Paqueta’s control.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Many other factors play into how bills are ultimately calculated.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lady Mary was Michelle Dockery’s breakout role, paving the way to parts in 2011’s Hanna; Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley; and the 2014 action thriller Non-Stop, alongside Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Time is one of the critical components in the way Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell views quarterback development.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sorger noted that major players such as NVIDIA already use optical components in their AI systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Air quality alerts published by the National Weather Service (NWS) spanned large portions of Washington and Idaho on Monday, with officials advising at-risk residents to take steps to avoid potential health impacts.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Showing viewers the most newsworthy portions of conversations with newsmakers is viewed as having more value than letting those same interview subjects run out the clock with talking points.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The impressive organizational elements also make this option stand out when compared to standard purses.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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There's very little battlefield action, the war elements mostly taking place in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, where many soldiers, including Australian medical student protagonist Dorrigo Evans (Jacob Elordi), are forced to work on the Burma railway.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My dad would always play documentaries about prison life and stuff that would come on Discovery ID or, every now and then, even national news segments.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The same retailer can now analyze real-time customer behavior, create thousands of micro-segments and deliver personalized experiences at the individual customer level.—
Nitesh Mirchandani,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fragrances and photosensitivity Certain ingredients in perfumes and colognes can cause photosensitivity, a reaction where the skin becomes more susceptible to UV damage.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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For this cleaning method, a combination of vinegar and baking soda is best because of the acidity and abrasiveness of the ingredients.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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Books were always one of my very favorite sections of the store.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The building’s oldest sections date back to the 1840s, but most of the historic details were restored and renovated at the turn of the century by Onni Tarjanne (the architect behind the Finnish National Theatre).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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