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as in community
the people who belong to a group or organization
Club leaders are elected by the membership.
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as in association
the state of being a member of a group or organization
We allowed our membership in the discount club to lapse.
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Recent Examples of membership
Tax-free gym memberships Senators removed a portion of the bill qualifying sports and fitness expenses as qualified medical care, which would have allowed people to pay for them tax-free through a Health Savings Account.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Those interested in getting access to the club can still purchase limited season ticket memberships for the upcoming NBA season.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
My friend and Tennessean colleague Marcus Dowling details the one hold-up that may be preventing her membership here.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Senators Can Lose Their Seat At Any Time Faculty can have their senate membership removed at any time.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 July 2025
Those interested in getting access to the club can still purchase limited season ticket memberships for the upcoming NBA season.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
My friend and Tennessean colleague Marcus Dowling details the one hold-up that may be preventing her membership here.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Senators Can Lose Their Seat At Any Time Faculty can have their senate membership removed at any time.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership
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So to have somebody that innately understands rap music is to have somebody that innately understands community, struggle, and aspiration.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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The film, directed by designer Alexis Bittar and produced by Oscar winner Bruce Cohen and Bittar, examines how the flag can be reclaimed as a symbol of unity for all Americans, with a focus on the LGBTQ community.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Martin’s role in the rotation and Chen’s spot on the roster won’t be guaranteed when those players make their comebacks next week, but Friday’s win showed the Valkyries’ system has the depth to win games they aren’t supposed to.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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That sounds obvious as the objective of the sport, but Indiana’s player development program works hard at improving the jump shooting ability of every player on the roster.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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Shelton was honored at the association's convention which ran from June 23 through June 25 and featured a slew of keynote speakers, a ball and more at the Hot Springs Convention Center.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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It also is used in Europe in general, in different organizations like police, like border control.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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The tramway building is home to 14 organizations and has been a hub for nonprofits since the 1990s.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Dugan, 66, faces two federal counts, which together carry a maximum of six years in prison and a $350,000 fine if convicted.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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During natural disasters like the earthquakes in Turkey or the flooding in Valencia, every minute counts.—
Michael Harrell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The race is non-partisan, but campaigning often involves touting party affiliation or, better yet, an endorsement.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Yagoda expects that a new affiliation agreement will be finalized by the end of the year.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The Swiss watchmaker, which joined Prada and Pirelli as a sponsor of the Italian racing team in 2019, has released a few cool Luna Rossa references over the years.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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Both teams made four out of five shots in the initial round of kicks.—
David Brandt,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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This benefits pass-through entities like S-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The district is also relying on community partnerships and grants to transform their outdoor areas from asphalt to native gardens and natural play areas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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