as in participator
one who takes part in something he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank

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Recent Examples of participant Among the participants in the first group, around 23% experienced a medical event such as a dangerously fast heart rhythm, treatment by a defibrillator (either a shock or pacing), an unplanned hospital stay for heart rhythm problems or heart failure, or death from any cause. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The data analyzed also lacked information on participants’ family history, any genetic predispositions to cancer, and lifestyle factors like smoking. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025 What should participants expect at the rally? Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025 But sometimes, their most consequential impact is on the domestic political standing of one or both of the summit’s participants. Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for participant
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player
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  • Chambliss appeared to injure it when his hand hit the helmet of an Arkansas player on his follow through throwing a pass.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s a closer look at the players who are nearest to the precipice.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participant. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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