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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
Dining out or ordering takeout topped the list of sacrifices, followed by nights out, shopping for new clothes, daily coffee runs and even gym memberships.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
But, again, compared to a halfway decent gym or, hey, one of Equinox’s $40,000 a year memberships, even pricey adjustable dumbbells can feel like an absolute bargain.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
In addition to the aforementioned shopping perks, the subscription bundles in a handful of other offers and memberships.
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Brad Bourque,
The Verge,
18 June 2026
Each of them paid $10,000 or more for those lifetime memberships.
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Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Fountain Life sells annual diagnostics-heavy memberships priced roughly $6,500 to $21,500 depending on tier, per a May 2026 cross-check of the company’s own pricing pages.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Data brokers pull from voter registration records, property tax filings, court documents, old marketing survey responses, loyalty program memberships, phone directories and from each other.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Most operate outside the traditional insurance system and charge directly through memberships, credit packages or single-visit fees.
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Allison Palmer
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
At the same time, consumers are weighing those purchases against Netflix subscriptions, Spotify memberships and an endless supply of free content online.
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Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
But, again, compared to a halfway decent gym or, hey, one of Equinox’s $40,000 a year memberships, even pricey adjustable dumbbells can feel like an absolute bargain.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
In addition to the aforementioned shopping perks, the subscription bundles in a handful of other offers and memberships.
—
Brad Bourque,
The Verge,
18 June 2026
Each of them paid $10,000 or more for those lifetime memberships.
—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Fountain Life sells annual diagnostics-heavy memberships priced roughly $6,500 to $21,500 depending on tier, per a May 2026 cross-check of the company’s own pricing pages.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Data brokers pull from voter registration records, property tax filings, court documents, old marketing survey responses, loyalty program memberships, phone directories and from each other.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Most operate outside the traditional insurance system and charge directly through memberships, credit packages or single-visit fees.
—
Allison Palmer
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
At the same time, consumers are weighing those purchases against Netflix subscriptions, Spotify memberships and an endless supply of free content online.
—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memberships
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But in thinking about all these different groups, Krieger said a battery storage system may be a type of technology that everyone can get behind.
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Recent data from the American Hospital Association (AHA) reveals that the vast majority of care is now happening in outpatient settings like physician groups, ambulatory practices and same-day surgery centers.
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This gives all the teams a chance to bolster their rosters and potentially get a piece that transforms their team.
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The Dolphins also could sign another receiver, the deepest remaining position in free agency, or claim one when teams trim rosters to 53.
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Uber argued that the attorneys were trying to line their pockets by forcing car-accident victims into predatory relationships with medical providers, while the attorneys accused the rideshare giant of trying to escape accountability by rewriting civil liability laws.
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And many of the gay bar owners have good relationships with each other.
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Two legal aid organizations filed the lawsuit Thursday, calling for answers from the government over the policies and changes related to DACA renewal requests, including data on current average processing times, renewals and the length of time to process them.
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Various organizations and even civilian volunteers have also joined rescue efforts.
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Prosecutors reopen case Pino was initially charged in August 2026 with three counts of careless boating, a minor misdemeanor carrying a minimum sentence of 60 days in county jail.
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Sergio Isaac Insunza Sanchez faces counts of second degree murder and armed criminal action.
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The grapegrower and winemaker associations argue that bulk wine imports have increased in recent years, hurting the local wine industry.
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More than a dozen national and international journalism associations wrote a joint letter calling on the government to withdraw its case after the men's convictions were upheld by a lower court of appeal in March.
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Officials say shallow earthquakes can produce stronger shaking at the surface, increasing the potential impact for communities near the epicenter.
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His invention hasn't been implemented at any crosswalks yet, but Jung said his next step is to pilot SmartBlink with local governments in various communities.
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Historically, more users, more enrollments, more clicks and more redemptions were often treated as positive signals.
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In December 2025, the district voted to close Dove and Bransford elementary schools due to a decline in enrollments, and will be consolidating schools in the upcoming school year.
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“Memberships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memberships. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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