as in participator
one who takes part in something
he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Recent Examples of participant
In a study with 355 participants, the authors narrowed their list to 16 warning signs that predicted violence that occurred within six months — many of them having to do with entitlement, arrogance, control and emotional immaturity.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
However, officials are reportedly evaluating his ability to continue as a participant in light of the new charges filed against him.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
And there is no question the Mountain West deserved more than one NCAA participant.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
According to a copy of Minnesota’s agreement, obtained by Sportico through a records request, the school was required to send a dedicated email promoting ticketing and travel packages within 24 hours after being announced as a participant.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
However, officials are reportedly evaluating his ability to continue as a participant in light of the new charges filed against him.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
And there is no question the Mountain West deserved more than one NCAA participant.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
According to a copy of Minnesota’s agreement, obtained by Sportico through a records request, the school was required to send a dedicated email promoting ticketing and travel packages within 24 hours after being announced as a participant.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participant
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And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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The 6-foot-10, 265-pound Chinyelu made as big a jump as any player in the SEC.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The payments — 17 transfers of $20,000 each — were made to the son of José Almaraz, a former player described as a spiritual guide close to AFA leadership.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participant. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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