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as in community
the people who belong to a group or organization
Club leaders are elected by the membership.
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as in association
the state of being a member of a group or organization
We allowed our membership in the discount club to lapse.
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Recent Examples of membership
The sampler will need to have access to a Costco membership, be 18 years or older, and live near a Costco location.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
The alliance has been challenged recently with Armenia effectively freezing its membership.
—Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The Fed’s membership has been criticized by Republicans in Congress.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Some argued that, given the high membership fees, restroom access should not be contingent on class participation.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025
The alliance has been challenged recently with Armenia effectively freezing its membership.
—Ivan Nechepurenko, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The Fed’s membership has been criticized by Republicans in Congress.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Some argued that, given the high membership fees, restroom access should not be contingent on class participation.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership
Noun
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To determine the best and worst retirement communities in each state, GoBankingRates.com looked at population statistics, mortgage costs, real estate value, and cost of living, as well as poverty rates among those 65 and over.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The pair were spotted together on multiple occasions last month and spent their Thanksgiving volunteering for a good cause, teaming up with their children and a charitable organization to help feed members of the unhoused community.—
Meredith Nardino,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The ad roster also includes three ads from different delivery services that can bring food from restaurants and stores to a customer’s door.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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Last season, Hart led the NBA in minutes played during Anunoby’s month-and-a-half-long absence due to an elbow injury, though Randle also sustained a season-ending shoulder injury on the same day Anunoby left the rotation, putting additional strain on the roster.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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After the Madison shooting, a separate social media user noted their association and tweeted at the FBI, accusing Henderson and others of having prior warning.—
Phoebe Petrovic,
ProPublica,
25 Jan. 2025
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Mind you, the powder pink of 2025 has abandoned its traditionally sweet associations for something more nuanced and powerful.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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The White House froze hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants, then rescinded the order, then said the order still stood, leaving thousands of organizations in limbo.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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The Philos Project and our advocacy organization Generation Zion recently traveled to TPUSA’s AmFest for an extraordinary few days.—
Luke Moon,
National Review,
4 Feb. 2025
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Bennett agreed to 10 years in prison with another 10 years of probation upon his release after pleading guilty to one count of violating Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Qiao Zheng, 42, of Brooklyn, New York faces one count of conspiracy to commit second-degree larceny, according to the South Windsor Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2025
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Asking applicants their political affiliations is common.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Voting records show that Wightman has been registered with no party affiliation since 2013.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Bellflower coach Zach Carter was celebrating after his team won its first league title since 1978 with a 50-47 win over Downey.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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Gascón has however been continuing to put out statements and do press as damage control — reportedly, beyond the purview of Netflix and her PR team.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2025
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When Putellas, the 2021 and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner who was handled carefully having recently only returned from a long-term knee injury, was not on the pitch during the tournament, Hermoso moved deeper to form a partnership with former Barca team-mate Bonmati in midfield.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Australian has a partnership with Malbon Golf, who has tried to de-country-club the golf look.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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