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
One of the returning Ramona Earth Day Festival participants this year will be the Ramona Municipal Water District.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Coan noted that 80% of PAL participants report improved relationships with police.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Similarly, participants are less likely to engage in violence or be involved in incidents that lead to discipline.
—Christopher Martinez, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Whisenhunt was an eager participant.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Coan noted that 80% of PAL participants report improved relationships with police.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Similarly, participants are less likely to engage in violence or be involved in incidents that lead to discipline.
—Christopher Martinez, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Whisenhunt was an eager participant.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participant
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And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Rams receiver Puka Nacua, a finalist for offensive player of the year, and running back Kyren Williams, a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, also attended along with safety Quentin Lake.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Brady's stance drew strong responses from former teammates and current Patriots players.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participant. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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