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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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
To answer these questions, a group of 15 participants made-up of university students, recent graduates, and young adults, played the four online games mentioned—Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, Overwatch 2, and Fortnite.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
The arrival of new market participants, an influx of Web3 developers and a sea change in the regulatory landscape could spark the Web3 renaissance many have been waiting for.
—Art Malkov, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The inauguration festivities for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are taking shape as the (near) final roster of events, performers and participants has been unveiled by the committee.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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