participants

plural of participant

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Recent Examples of participants This year’s participants include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kling AI, Google DeepMind and Alibaba Group, alongside a range of other technology and content companies and startups. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 The scientists followed participants for up to 14 years and examined how changes in body mass index, or BMI, and waist circumference were associated with the risk of death. Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 While safety and code compliance matter, treating high-profile participants with escalating six-figure penalties risks chilling the very partners that amplify San Diego’s largest annual economic event. U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 You can get acquainted with the town’s Olympic legacy at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, where interactive exhibits give a deeper appreciation of the participants’ athletic accomplishments. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Last year, about 3,360 participants signed up for the fall and winter sessions. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The study focused on young, fit, predominantly male participants, which limits its applicability to older or less conditioned groups. Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 Libertarian Ted Brown has the support of 3% of participants and 1% prefer someone else. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 The findings were based on participants’ responses to a questionnaire meant to measure quality of life and physical function among people with heart failure. Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participants
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, who was in Minnesota this week as a guest of the Vikings, sat in on a position group meeting, spent time with players and watched both days of dual workouts with the Ravens.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But just like actors and live production crews, these creatives are also feeling the squeeze.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The attacks have also been linked through public research and reporting to state actors and private companies that develop surveillance tools on their behalf.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Participants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participants. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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