1
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 roster
the number of people in a group or organization
The club's membership has been around 400 for the past several years.
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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
What’s more, many innovative care models are membership-based and are not accessible to the masses.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
In exchange for membership in those clubs, students are given free access to Claude Code.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The Athenaeum, now in its 126th year, serves more than 100,000 visitors annually and is one of only 17 membership libraries in the nation.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Hell, even Bezos hasn’t managed to wrangle a membership.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
In exchange for membership in those clubs, students are given free access to Claude Code.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The Athenaeum, now in its 126th year, serves more than 100,000 visitors annually and is one of only 17 membership libraries in the nation.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Hell, even Bezos hasn’t managed to wrangle a membership.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership
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Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is no threat to the community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McCollum added a veteran presence to a young Hawks roster that rallied to a playoff spot.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Twins plan to promote Kendry Rojas to the big-league roster in time for Tuesday’s series opener at the New York Mets, according to a team source.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Article continues below Outside is a beachside terrace, plus access to a pool, playground, sauna, hot tub, an association gym, and a picnic zone.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The actual numbers are likely much higher because many incidents are never reported, the association acknowledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even better, EcoSet’s Materials Oasis provides a wide array of supplies free of charge to non-profits like schools and other organizations that can make use of cast-off sets, furniture, art supplies and assorted props.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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The cable network formerly known as MSNBC announced Wednesday that Thomas will lead the organization’s political unit and direct coverage of campaigns and elections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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His few lines of dialogue have a power that far exceeds their word count, but what speaks for Jeremy most of the time are his physical gestures, which blend blank detachment with willful ferocity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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While 10,000 steps has long been promoted as a daily goal, studies have shown that many health benefits—especially for older adults—can occur at lower step counts.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2026
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Todd McCain claims the termination of his First Amendment rights, which protect his freedom of political expression and affiliation.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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In my 2023 study, a number of participants described personal experiences with mental health professionals who seemed not to see them as individuals beyond their religious affiliation.—
Anisah Bagasra,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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The team’s early, anemic offense came with starter Max Fried holding the game together, pitching eight innings while allowing six hits, no walks and striking out six batters.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Later that afternoon, Miller and his team got to work on the second bedroom.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Vogelzang wrote back to Turner to inquire about the threshold of enrollment needed in order for Willard to qualify for an assistant principal position, but did not receive a response.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Temple University boasts an enrollment of roughly 30,000 students and is located in the heart of Philadelphia, according to the school’s website.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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