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one who takes part in something
he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Recent Examples of participants
But the message is simple from the firefighters and participants alike; when a wildfire starts, there won't be time to prepare, so now is the time to act.
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Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Ukraine, which also returns to the Venice Biennale this year, has sanctioned five individuals associated with the Russian pavilion and has lobbied to have the participants’ visas revoked.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Representatives from Cook County Health, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois, Rich Township and the Top Ladies of Distinction South Suburban Chicago Chapter were among supporters and participants.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Of those nine, three participants received one treatment, five women received two treatments, and one participant received three treatments.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Saturday offers a full day of activity, starting with the Annual Vidalia Onion Run, where participants can choose from a 10K, 5K, or 1-mile run/walk.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
In January, the companies announced that the combination cut the death rate for participants in their study by 49% over five years.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
When starting out, Atlanta Track Club recommends participants be able run a mile in no more than 18-20 minutes.
—Ajc Staff, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Also, the participants reported their sodium intake via a food frequency questionnaire, which could be subject to recall error, the researchers pointed out.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Ukraine, which also returns to the Venice Biennale this year, has sanctioned five individuals associated with the Russian pavilion and has lobbied to have the participants’ visas revoked.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Representatives from Cook County Health, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois, Rich Township and the Top Ladies of Distinction South Suburban Chicago Chapter were among supporters and participants.
—Francine Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Of those nine, three participants received one treatment, five women received two treatments, and one participant received three treatments.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
Saturday offers a full day of activity, starting with the Annual Vidalia Onion Run, where participants can choose from a 10K, 5K, or 1-mile run/walk.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
In January, the companies announced that the combination cut the death rate for participants in their study by 49% over five years.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
When starting out, Atlanta Track Club recommends participants be able run a mile in no more than 18-20 minutes.
—Ajc Staff, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Also, the participants reported their sodium intake via a food frequency questionnaire, which could be subject to recall error, the researchers pointed out.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 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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Fan-favorite players find ways to shine from the depths of the later rounds.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Laney College athletic director John Beam KPIX Beam, who was beloved by his players and alumni and who left a lasting mark on the community, was shot and killed on the Laney campus in November.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are at least three potential James Bonds among these actors, and each displays his own brand of curt, strapping charm.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Organizers said the list of film and entertainment industry union members, actors, and directors includes more than 75 Oscar winners and nominees.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Participants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participants. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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