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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
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago announced Wednesday that the Y is offering free memberships to Chicago teenagers all summer long.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 June 2026
But while Josh is a magnet for easy jabs about NPR tote bags and Sierra Club memberships, there’s almost nothing in his storylines to suggest an aptitude for or even interest in the work of actual journalism.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
From private aviation memberships to luxury vehicle subscriptions to premium hospitality platforms, affluent consumers are increasingly prioritizing flexibility and utilization efficiency over permanent ownership.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Yearly memberships range from $45 to $175 depending on the package.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Nintendo offers memberships ranging from one to 12 months.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The company is also offering memberships ($800) to those who want to be guaranteed a bottle from all eight batches, plus a special bonus bottle that won’t be available for purchase to the general public.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Congress should enable American consumers by expanding HSA eligibility to all Americans, decoupling HSAs from high-deductible insurance plans, and expanding HSA-eligible expenses to prioritize wellness and longevity through prevention, fitness, health program memberships and screenings.
—Deborah Autor, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
The extra income from the couple’s freelance work allows the family to splurge on theater, vacations, books and memberships at the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
—Eliza Shapiro, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 June 2026
But while Josh is a magnet for easy jabs about NPR tote bags and Sierra Club memberships, there’s almost nothing in his storylines to suggest an aptitude for or even interest in the work of actual journalism.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
From private aviation memberships to luxury vehicle subscriptions to premium hospitality platforms, affluent consumers are increasingly prioritizing flexibility and utilization efficiency over permanent ownership.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Yearly memberships range from $45 to $175 depending on the package.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Nintendo offers memberships ranging from one to 12 months.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The company is also offering memberships ($800) to those who want to be guaranteed a bottle from all eight batches, plus a special bonus bottle that won’t be available for purchase to the general public.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Congress should enable American consumers by expanding HSA eligibility to all Americans, decoupling HSAs from high-deductible insurance plans, and expanding HSA-eligible expenses to prioritize wellness and longevity through prevention, fitness, health program memberships and screenings.
—Deborah Autor, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
The extra income from the couple’s freelance work allows the family to splurge on theater, vacations, books and memberships at the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
—Eliza Shapiro, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memberships
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But many critics — including transit, affordable housing, environmental justice and clean water groups — said this amounts to a dismantling of the program.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Kansas Coalition for Common Sense, which has supported the petition effort alongside the groups Prairie Progress Civic Action and Leading Kansas, slammed the response.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Leaning on a spine of players from the South African Premiership’s own Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, 74-year-old Broos has formed a cohesive unit from a squad that lacks the big name stars that dot the rosters of rival African nations.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Teams can have 23 total players on their rosters.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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This World Cup, with its unprecedented global outreach, offers a unique opportunity to observe the values, beliefs and relationships that players choose to display on their bodies.—
Gustavo Morello,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Rather than seeking to modernize the text through flamboyant stylistic devices, director Gaël Morel offers a nuanced reinterpretation of its human relationships, focusing on how the characters interact, confront one another, and engage in dialogue.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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After the claims were not submitted because one of the behavioral health organizations' accreditation was invalid, the two allegedly conspired with another individual to submit claims.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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While some organizations may prefer to wait and see how AI Search evolves, others are already exploring ways to improve their visibility within these platforms.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Next week, vote counts will take place Tuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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In addition to the two counts of second-degree murder, Rebecca Grossman was convicted in 2024 of two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter and one count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Brennan explained that explorations of society’s associations with mental health, both broadly in the aftermath of World War II and specifically Gein’s own struggles with schizophrenia, were key when penning the script.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The letter was signed by representatives of four employee groups, including associations representing office, public works, supervisory, professional, managerial and confidential employees.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Those raw emotions and moments of shared experience, which can be so hard to find in a fractured society, will be replicated all over the world in the coming weeks, bring families, communities and entire nations together, uniting them in hope, joy and, of course, despair.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Those benefits extend beyond individual families to employers, communities and the broader economy.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Departments compete for enrollments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Cutting red tape will be embraced, but a cap on international enrollments and a requirement to develop three-year baccalaureate programs will probably receive pushback.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Memberships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memberships. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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