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as in groups
the people who belong to a group or organization
Club leaders are elected by the membership.
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as in rosters
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 relationships
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 memberships
Building skills and expertise requires some combination of ongoing training, networking, reading, professional memberships and more.
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
However, enjoying all these wonders won't come cheap, with the highest prices for gym memberships, movie tickets, public transportation and meals out.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
What's the difference between Costco's gold star memberships and executive memberships?
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
That cooperation was facilitated through brands' memberships with FAMA, the complaint says.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Few institutions in America still draw large, diverse, and deeply engaged memberships—and professional sports teams top that list.
—Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Those whose memberships have been expired for 18 months or more are also eligible.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Such reforms block channels for Russian influence and keep Ukraine on the path to integration into the European Union and NATO—memberships that will be Ukraine’s only credible security guarantee.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
Amazon now wants those farflung recipients to pay for their own Prime memberships.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
However, enjoying all these wonders won't come cheap, with the highest prices for gym memberships, movie tickets, public transportation and meals out.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
What's the difference between Costco's gold star memberships and executive memberships?
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
That cooperation was facilitated through brands' memberships with FAMA, the complaint says.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Few institutions in America still draw large, diverse, and deeply engaged memberships—and professional sports teams top that list.
—Todd Rogers, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Those whose memberships have been expired for 18 months or more are also eligible.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Such reforms block channels for Russian influence and keep Ukraine on the path to integration into the European Union and NATO—memberships that will be Ukraine’s only credible security guarantee.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
Amazon now wants those farflung recipients to pay for their own Prime memberships.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memberships
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both the Mets and Phillies have the rosters to win the World Series.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Three other current Panthers have already been named to Olympic rosters for their respective countries in Aleksander Barkov (Finland), Sam Reinhart (Canada) and Uvis Balinskis (Latvia).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the divorce never impacted the relationships Wilson formed with both her parents separately.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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EverPass acts as a complimentary service for commercial businesses that show sports through existing relationships with cable and satellite companies.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Quintana said some organizations and companies backed out of sponsorships or being part of the march this year.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the Seattle game, Raleigh admitted it while manger Dan Wilson downplayed it by citing tough counts and the Yankees capitalizing.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The woman’s mother and her mom’s boyfriend have since been charged with two counts each of neglect of a dependent, court records show.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The asylum application asked whether Soliman had belonged to political parties or other associations in his home country.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Researchers believe that these past associations may be attributable to confounding.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, Shellenberger testified that sources had informed him that intelligence communities are in possession of numerous high-resolution photos and videos of the craft unlike any of the grainy imagery that has so far been declassified.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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These later enrollments are not included in the 11th-day numbers.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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These cuts, often implemented following recommendations from external consultants hired by the university, are justified by declining enrollments and a push for workforce alignment.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Memberships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memberships. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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