participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pär-ˈti-sə-pənt 
pər-
: one that participates
participants in a contest
participant
adjective
Examples of participant in a Sentence
he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Space is limited and participants must register their interest in the program at the library.
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Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, a festival panel whose participants included Cate Blanchett, this year’s main competition jury president, and cinematographer Mandy Walker discussed diversity and inclusion.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Ironman has 3 different courses for swimming, biking, running
The event kicks off at 6:50 a.m. at Tempe Town Lake, where participants will begin with a 2.4-mile swim.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 16 Nov. 2024
By default, participants will require admin approval.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, a festival panel whose participants included Cate Blanchett, this year’s main competition jury president, and cinematographer Mandy Walker discussed diversity and inclusion.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Freeway restrictions:Ironman Arizona closures and other Phoenix-area freeway restrictions this weekend
The Ironman has 3 different courses for swimming, biking, running
The event kicks off at 6:50 a.m. at Tempe Town Lake, where participants will begin with a 2.4-mile swim.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 16 Nov. 2024
By default, participants will require admin approval.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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