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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
Other Russian demands include no NATO membership for Ukraine and international sanctions lifted on Russia.
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Alex Leff, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Regardless of its exact membership, a new group would need to convene at speed.
—Ngaire Woods, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
In recent years, the Academy has expanded its membership, overhauled its voting processes, and begun embracing the global community of film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Sephora automatically awards you the entry-level membership Insider status, which earns you one point back on all Sephora purchases.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Alex Leff, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
Regardless of its exact membership, a new group would need to convene at speed.
—Ngaire Woods, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
In recent years, the Academy has expanded its membership, overhauled its voting processes, and begun embracing the global community of film.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Sephora automatically awards you the entry-level membership Insider status, which earns you one point back on all Sephora purchases.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership
Noun
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An Ohio community remembers Fiona, a Great Pyrenees-golden retriever mix therapy dog, who completed a goal of over 1,000 therapeutic visits.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The film, directed by Mo Sha, follows a seven-year-old girl who grows up in a deaf community with her father and whose life is disrupted when her estranged mother returns and reintroduces her to the world of hearing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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Nacua tried to break onto a roster in the NFL following his college career, spending time with the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, but never stuck.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Peters co-founded The Alarm in the early ’80s with Dave Sharp, Eddie McDonald and Nigel Twist, and the band signed with I.R.S. Records, whose roster included popular groups like R.E.M. and The Go-Go’s.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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But for Rodgers – who ran his best time in the two-mile his senior year at Wesleyan then stopped running – the association would pay off down the road.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Brick Oliver, representing the homeowners association for the Cadence at Bainbridge, the development’s 55 and over community, said Thursday that 98% of respondents to the association’s survey opposed the In-N-Out.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2025
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The aim is to ensure that the correct priorities remain visible, resources are appropriately allocated and the organization maintains a steady rhythm.—
Ishita Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Before the 2024 contest kicked off, over 60 LGBTQ+ organizations worldwide called for a Eurovision boycott over its inclusion of Israel amid the country’s siege on Gaza.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
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And just a few hours later, Melody Farris was found guilty on all five counts against her, including malice murder, felony murder and making false statements.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Erick Porras Rivera, 66, of Upland was booked into jail on multiple counts, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said in an April 24 news release.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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No, Tesla's recent fall from grace is under no uncertain terms the result of its eccentric CEO's affiliation with the President of the United States.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The White House’s claims about Abrego Garcia’s gang affiliation are based mostly on one confidential tip.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Both teams fell short of expectations in the playoffs last season, but won hardware, as Columbus won the Leagues Cup and Miami the Supporters Shield.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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And yet Brentford are the only team to have two players among the top 10 scorers in the Premier League.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Some students will arrive at college already managing audiences and partnerships.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The hotline came to the county in 2022 in partnership with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to provide 24/7 coverage for all residents in the county.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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