nonparticipant
noun
non·par·tic·i·pant
ˌnän-pär-ˈti-sə-pənt 
-pər-
plural nonparticipants
: one who does not participate in something
… recent data show few differences in weight between food stamp participants and nonparticipants among women.—
Michele Ver Ploeg et al.
Michele Ver Ploeg et al.The activists drew support from passersby, with many nonparticipants voicing approval …—Brenna Smith
Brenna SmithExamples of nonparticipant in a Sentence
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According to the analysis, 50% of participants used funds for education and training, 70% were less likely to be evicted and the group overall was three times more likely to be able to afford a $400 emergency expense compared to nonparticipants.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
The new feature—and the key difference from existing climate agreements—is a penalty for nonparticipants and countries that fail to meet their obligations.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
Meals served through federal programs must meet certain nutrition requirements, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who participate in school meals consume more whole grains, milk, fruits and vegetables during mealtimes than nonparticipants.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The second and critical feature of the Climate Club would be a penalty for nonparticipants.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2020
Some form of sanction on nonparticipants is required to induce countries to participate in and abide by agreements with local costs but diffuse benefits.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2020
But the median income of nonparticipants was just $42,000, meaning half of nonparticipants made less than that.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 15 June 2023
He was officially listed as a nonparticipant in that session.
—Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Oct. 2022
James was on the field again Thursday in Costa Mesa but remained a nonparticipant in drills.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
The new feature—and the key difference from existing climate agreements—is a penalty for nonparticipants and countries that fail to meet their obligations.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
Meals served through federal programs must meet certain nutrition requirements, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who participate in school meals consume more whole grains, milk, fruits and vegetables during mealtimes than nonparticipants.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The second and critical feature of the Climate Club would be a penalty for nonparticipants.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2020
Some form of sanction on nonparticipants is required to induce countries to participate in and abide by agreements with local costs but diffuse benefits.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2020
But the median income of nonparticipants was just $42,000, meaning half of nonparticipants made less than that.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 15 June 2023
He was officially listed as a nonparticipant in that session.
—Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Oct. 2022
James was on the field again Thursday in Costa Mesa but remained a nonparticipant in drills.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022
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“Nonparticipant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonparticipant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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