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 Roughly 30 spectators, many of them Antioch members, observed Friday's hearing. — Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2026 The ship has experienced intermittent food shortages, low supplies of hygiene items, and problems with the water system, sailors and family members told CNN. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 Marvel Studios exec Kevin Feige announced the inaugural members of the mutant team at D23 on Friday. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Beyond seeking members' votes, campaigns and the party look to organized labor for help in spreading Democrats' message to voters and getting people to the polls. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Ownership includes membership to the Ocean House Club, giving residents access to the resort’s Ocean Beach and the Dune Cottage, as well as a members-only club room, lap pool, fitness center, spa, wine cellar, and tasting room. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 The projects involved crew members from 60 different countries participating online while Annapurna’s performers and technicians operated the stage in Hyderabad. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Council members anticipate hearing evidence from an independent investigator and other witnesses, said council member LaKeisha Gantt. — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026 After the assault, Dowen continued to threaten the victim and other members of the victim’s family and set the victim’s home on fire. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
  1. factors
  2. parts
  3. components
  4. portions
  5. elements
  6. segments
  7. ingredients
  8. sections
Noun
  • Other factors, including enormous public debt piles, are also contributing to elevated yields.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Yes, the recent increase in roster spending at Texas Tech factors into this, but McGuire had posted three consecutive winning seasons before last year, the second Tech coach ever to begin a tenure with such a run.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of factors
Noun
  • Martinelli’s case, similar to the whispers that have emerged this week around Lewis-Skelly, is an example of moving parts within a labyrinthine beast of a transfer system.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Swaths of Europe are enduring their fifth heatwave of the year this week, with parts of Britain, France, Spain and Italy under extreme heat warnings.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • The electrode is built from a two-dimensional conductive metal-organic framework (MOF), a porous material made by connecting metal components with organic molecules.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Without access to cheap Chinese robots and components, robotics startups may struggle to develop and manufacture affordable products.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of components
Noun
  • Markets targeting parts of South Carolina also reach portions of North Carolina and Georgia.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Another mother, whose daughter is also serving on the carrier, said sailors are receiving smaller portions of food.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • Bragg's office contends that the state charges, including murder and firearms offenses, involve different legal elements and criminal conduct than federal charges, which alleged Mangione traveled across state lines to stalk and kill Thompson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Shielded from the elements and stocked with comforting amenities, this hotel manages to feel like part of the national park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of elements
Noun
  • Mehta had been leading L3Harris’ space and mission systems and communications and spectrum dominance segments.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This foundational process involves systematically exploring emerging trends, product solutions, customer segments, and economic sales drivers.
    — Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of segments
Noun
  • Add the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until no patches of flour remain.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Matsuhisa Paros seamlessly blends Nobu's renowned dishes with Greek ingredients and Aegean influences, leveraging the island's natural beauty and international appeal.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ingredients
Noun
  • Rather than one long conveyor, Ford is using a new assembly tree process that splits the vehicle into three sections — front clip, rear clip, and battery deck — which enables better access so more operators can work on the vehicle at the same time.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Engineers can estimate the depth of the damage using methods such as petrographic analysis – cutting thin sections from the wall and examining the microcracking under a microscope.
    — Giorgia Giardina, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
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