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 rotating president of the council gets to choose the subject and participants for some meetings.
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Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
During the program, participants meet three times a week in March with sessions that include master classes, workshops, and lectures from guest mentors.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Surveyors asked participants a variety of questions, some of which were different from those asked in the regional census.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Other participants will carry packs weighted for other kids with CTD.
—Leanne Miller, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
As a grantee, Mundelein Park & Recreation District will receive funding to launch a Girls Flag Football League for participants in kindergarten through third grade.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The rotating president of the council gets to choose the subject and participants for some meetings.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The Iranian people are spectators, not yet participants.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Obama announced that plan, which eventually drew 30,000 participants, during his 2014 State of the Union.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
During the program, participants meet three times a week in March with sessions that include master classes, workshops, and lectures from guest mentors.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Surveyors asked participants a variety of questions, some of which were different from those asked in the regional census.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Other participants will carry packs weighted for other kids with CTD.
—Leanne Miller, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
As a grantee, Mundelein Park & Recreation District will receive funding to launch a Girls Flag Football League for participants in kindergarten through third grade.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The rotating president of the council gets to choose the subject and participants for some meetings.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The Iranian people are spectators, not yet participants.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Obama announced that plan, which eventually drew 30,000 participants, during his 2014 State of the Union.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 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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Opie, one of America’s foremost photographers, has turned her lens on a wide range of subjects from Elton John to high school football players, and her own friends and family.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Doncic showcased his offensive wizardry, joining Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West as the only players in Lakers history to record at least 40 points in a season 10 times.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now the actors, who work as game masters and perform as distressed abductees at the venue, will be frightening their guests while under union protection.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The actors, both first-time Oscar nominees for their performances in Joachim Trier's movie, dig in on their complicated roles.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Participants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participants. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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