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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In an experiment where participants rated photos of cluttered and tidy rooms, men were judged more leniently for the mess compared to women.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Every June, the organization invites foodies and beer enthusiasts to its Incredible Pairings event, where, in a local brewery located in Worcester, participants can indulge in delectable combinations of different beers and desserts.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Past participants included Viola Davis, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine and Michelle Yeoh, among others.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The event is always free, and participants can show up anywhere along the route to walk, jog, bike, roller skate, skateboard or simply people-watch from a comfy stoop.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Every June, the organization invites foodies and beer enthusiasts to its Incredible Pairings event, where, in a local brewery located in Worcester, participants can indulge in delectable combinations of different beers and desserts.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Past participants included Viola Davis, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine and Michelle Yeoh, among others.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The event is always free, and participants can show up anywhere along the route to walk, jog, bike, roller skate, skateboard or simply people-watch from a comfy stoop.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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