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
There were also fans of nearby college teams cheering on their guys, plus some participants’ encouraging families.
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Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Successful participants have since been invited back for subsequent seasons of their shows, secured roles on other NBCU shows, or advanced to higher positions.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026
Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to participants’ or to any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in this Contest or downloading materials from or use of the website.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Several hikes and nature walks offered participants a chance to enjoy and learn about the river; other events involved cleanups, gardening and habitat restoration.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The problem is solvable, but solving it the right way means giving international participants a realistic runway, not a hard deadline.
—Sharat Priya, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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.
—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
Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Successful participants have since been invited back for subsequent seasons of their shows, secured roles on other NBCU shows, or advanced to higher positions.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 May 2026
Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to participants’ or to any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in this Contest or downloading materials from or use of the website.
—Tim McGovern, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Several hikes and nature walks offered participants a chance to enjoy and learn about the river; other events involved cleanups, gardening and habitat restoration.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The problem is solvable, but solving it the right way means giving international participants a realistic runway, not a hard deadline.
—Sharat Priya, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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.
—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
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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To get all of your star players to participate, and your new coach to play a role too, is no easy task.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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After the game, 10 players went with co-coach Tom Dill to grad night at Magic Mountain.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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The rapid rise of AI, while technologically dazzling, has prompted widespread anxieties on multiple fronts, including job security, human worth and potential misuse by malevolent actors looking to commit fraud, spread disinformation or foment hate.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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And to be clear, there absolutely are bad-faith actors out there.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Participants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participants. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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