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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
The scope of persecution eligible for asylum is generally limited to race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
There are even a few pieces that feel perfect for the Fourth of July, like a patriotic clutch and a Tommy Hilfiger shirt that serves up country-club chic without the membership fees.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The card doesn't have an annual fee (outside of requiring a Prime membership for approval) and earns 5% cash back on your Amazon purchases.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
There are even a few pieces that feel perfect for the Fourth of July, like a patriotic clutch and a Tommy Hilfiger shirt that serves up country-club chic without the membership fees.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
The card doesn't have an annual fee (outside of requiring a Prime membership for approval) and earns 5% cash back on your Amazon purchases.
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Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership
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Bhajans are a centuries-old form of devotional singing performed in temples, religious processions and community spaces across India, often free of charge.
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Sutton hopes the country remembers that supporting those who protect their communities shouldn't end when the headlines do.
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The majority framed sports as different from other school settings because of what is at stake every time a roster is made, a medal is awarded or a scholarship is offered.
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The venue recently hosted a lengthy roster of A-list celebrities during the NBA Finals.
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The average American consumes about 20 pounds — almost 4 gallons — of ice cream each year, the association also reported.
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However, if future disappointment is to be avoided, something will need to change not just at the national level but also within Asian soccer’s governing association.
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world’s largest professional MMA organization.
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Kent pleaded guilty in November to one count of providing material support to terrorists, according to court records.
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Jeff Johnson, a pastor and podcaster, shared the budget-friendly order in a social media video, saying his family skips individual meals and orders a 30-count nugget tray and a few buttered buns instead.
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To get a true demographic profile of those who supported and opposed the empty homes tax would require deeper analysis that could include cross-referencing age, educational attainment and party affiliation, Luna believes.
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The decision voided the FTC's provision that commissioners could be removed by a president only for cause, and not because of their political affiliations.
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The Mets, being one of the worst offensive teams in baseball, don’t often come back from large deficits.
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Among their polyglot ranks are search-and-rescue specialists, doctors, canine teams and structural engineers.
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Additionally, from 2028, some ACA plans will lack dedicated provider networks, forcing patients to negotiate, potentially undermining safeguards and reducing enrollment.
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Despite the high ratings, both districts are managing significant enrollment declines.
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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