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
During the 2024-25 school year, participants were capped at 3%.
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Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
Don't miss the Trachten Parade with over 150 participants dressed in authentic German costumes and dances by Donauschwaben and the Enzian dance groups.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Here's where and when Each of the 50 minute classes can have 12 participants.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Among the participants are lawmakers from Spain and Italy, as well as Thunberg.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Using its signature two-way mirror and remote-control system participants will be able to photograph themselves, giving them full authorship of the image.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Trans Empowerment Month remains free for youths and young adults through age 24, with modest fees for older participants.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Of the 10 market participants who spoke to CNBC, eight had a positive view on the region's equities, with banking, defense and small-cap stocks namedropped as highlights.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
There are several new participants this time around, including the Hop Streetcar Facility and the Cactus Club.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
Don't miss the Trachten Parade with over 150 participants dressed in authentic German costumes and dances by Donauschwaben and the Enzian dance groups.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Here's where and when Each of the 50 minute classes can have 12 participants.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Among the participants are lawmakers from Spain and Italy, as well as Thunberg.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Using its signature two-way mirror and remote-control system participants will be able to photograph themselves, giving them full authorship of the image.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Trans Empowerment Month remains free for youths and young adults through age 24, with modest fees for older participants.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Of the 10 market participants who spoke to CNBC, eight had a positive view on the region's equities, with banking, defense and small-cap stocks namedropped as highlights.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
There are several new participants this time around, including the Hop Streetcar Facility and the Cactus Club.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participants
Noun
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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Only three Villa players in Premier League history have registered more open-play assists than the 23-year-old over a calendar year.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Astin’s remarks come after a formal condemnation of Norwood from SAG-AFTRA, as well as outcry from dozens of actors, including Emily Blunt, Melissa Barrera, Lukas Gage and more.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The feature, based on the 2016 novel by Ruth Ware, has all the ingredients of the perfect midweek movie, a delicious cast full of classy Brit actors, a dollop of mystery and a scrumptious 1 hour and 30 minute runtime.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Participants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participants. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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