as in participators
one who takes part in something
he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Recent Examples of participants
The ballroom world has changed dramatically in recent years now that videos from competitions can appear on social media and YouTube, giving participants a wider reach.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Puppies raised in the prison programs graduate at a higher rate than those raised in home settings, while participants in the program report a greater sense of purpose and lower recidivism rates, according to Canine Companions.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The last rest stop provides a moment to pose before participants finish at the Hyatt Regency Zadar.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The majority of the tokens, 60%, will go to participants who build on, use and contribute to the Arc network.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Some 322 residents RSVP’d, and more than two dozen participants checked in at all five restaurants, based on the findings of the online app.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
Israeli naval forces intercepted 22 boats carrying some 175 activists off Crete, boarding vessels, damaging engines and detaining participants for questioning, passengers said.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Rather than taking large donations from wealthy philanthropists or corporations, the approach would be to raise small amounts of money from large numbers of participants.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
During the Ag Expo, participants will present their projects at the Lake County Fair and share their knowledge with the community.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Puppies raised in the prison programs graduate at a higher rate than those raised in home settings, while participants in the program report a greater sense of purpose and lower recidivism rates, according to Canine Companions.
—Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The last rest stop provides a moment to pose before participants finish at the Hyatt Regency Zadar.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The majority of the tokens, 60%, will go to participants who build on, use and contribute to the Arc network.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Some 322 residents RSVP’d, and more than two dozen participants checked in at all five restaurants, based on the findings of the online app.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
Israeli naval forces intercepted 22 boats carrying some 175 activists off Crete, boarding vessels, damaging engines and detaining participants for questioning, passengers said.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Rather than taking large donations from wealthy philanthropists or corporations, the approach would be to raise small amounts of money from large numbers of participants.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
During the Ag Expo, participants will present their projects at the Lake County Fair and share their knowledge with the community.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participants
Noun
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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
Noun
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With a roster of 26 players, Lewis’ commitment has fashioned a cornerstone for what might be a program of the future.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Meziane threw his trio of rookies into the deep end against New York, running a lineup with all three players on the court for extended stretches in the first quarter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The cast spans actors of Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian and Korean heritage.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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During the filming of the James Bond movie License to Kill, right after the hotel first opened, many of the actors stayed there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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“Participants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participants. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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