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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 roster
the number of people in a group or organization
The club's membership has been around 400 for the past several years.
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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
United calculates baggage fees based on where passengers are flying, the fare class of a ticket, and any traveler membership status.
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Players try to deem themselves worthy of membership in the villainous Vicious 6 by hitting a lot of targets, which appear on screens on both sides of a curvy, moving sidewalk.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Even with membership discounts, refueling in Hong Kong cost 15% more than before the war for Jason Kan, an independent commercial consultant in the city who drives a compact hatchback.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Declining membership and attendance among most church denominations have threatened many historic religious buildings across the state, according to Wright Mitchell of Georgia Trust.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Players try to deem themselves worthy of membership in the villainous Vicious 6 by hitting a lot of targets, which appear on screens on both sides of a curvy, moving sidewalk.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Even with membership discounts, refueling in Hong Kong cost 15% more than before the war for Jason Kan, an independent commercial consultant in the city who drives a compact hatchback.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Declining membership and attendance among most church denominations have threatened many historic religious buildings across the state, according to Wright Mitchell of Georgia Trust.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership
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Meanwhile, just outside, worship continued, as faith leaders and community members took part in a Holy Thursday service of their own.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another effort will be going into local schools to make sure students understand that a simple mistake can be the start of something tragic for everyone in the mountain communities.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This year, Senegal boasts a strong roster, led by the star forward Sadio Mané.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Early in the season Corona del Mar coach Katey Thompson talked about the team’s experienced roster.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The association backs a bill moving through both chambers at the State Capitol that would enhance the existing law.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some Democrats argue that the cost of ignoring young male voters is higher than the risk of association with Piker.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the drill, participating organizations will send feedback and observations to the state.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Several of the speakers also thanked the many organizations sitting in the City Council’s chambers for their work.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gibbs was convicted of one count of second-degree murder, one felony count of torture and one felony count of child abuse.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, driving while impaired, careless operation and open container, police said.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As with all statewide elections, the top two candidates in the June 2 primary, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to the November general election.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners Alexis Pickering and Dave McKinney haven’t run for office in a partisan race or otherwise publicized their party affiliations.—
Mark Dee
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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In practice, spreading the odds meant that even teams who were just bad in general had a chance at landing the top pick.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The stars of that team, Deron Williams and Dee Brown, sat together at Saturday’s game, drawing huge cheers when they were shown on the video board.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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With the March 31 deadline approaching, experts warn that waiting too long can leave Medicare users paying more—and with fewer options—until the next enrollment period begins in October.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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