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as in community
the people who belong to a group or organization
Club leaders are elected by the membership.
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as in association
the state of being a member of a group or organization
We allowed our membership in the discount club to lapse.
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Recent Examples of membership
Standing perks for seated members include a 20% discount on registration for non-contractual programs, free access to drop-in programs and a free fitness membership to Fort Hill Activity Center, among others.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Russia is clear that Ukraine receiving NATO membership is off the table.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025
Trump also fired Joe Biden’s appointees to the board, even though the center has had a long tradition of bipartisan membership.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
At the same time, the union released polling of its membership that showed strong support among the rank and file for Trump.
—Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Russia is clear that Ukraine receiving NATO membership is off the table.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025
Trump also fired Joe Biden’s appointees to the board, even though the center has had a long tradition of bipartisan membership.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
At the same time, the union released polling of its membership that showed strong support among the rank and file for Trump.
—Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership
Noun
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Their commitment to quality ensures that buyers are investing in a home—and a community—built to stand the test of time.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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Closing environmental justice offices will put communities at a disadvantage and will no longer help communities advocate for themselves.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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More recently, the brand has added an environmental footprint and investment in clinical trials of its final formulations to its transparency roster.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article The Chicago Bulls have a surplus of guards on their roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Of this sample, 510 reported a diagnosis of ED The researchers then used univariate and multivariate logistic regression to look for associations with an emphasis on the a-word: associations.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The association was also set to investigate the Philadelphia 76ers amid Joel Embiid's absence earlier this season, and they are now being looked at due to Paul George and Tyrese Maxey missing games as their season continues to falter.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The organization advocated for racial uplift and social justice for the African American community.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2025
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Simancas was one of 177 Venezuelans deported by the United States who had been transferred to the US naval base in Cuba, a measure criticized by human rights organizations who say the base is not appropriate for housing migrants.—
Osmary Hernández and Manuel Cobela,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Federal prosecutors in California charged Buma Tuesday with one count of disclosure of confidential information.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Majors, known for his role in the Michael B. Jordan film Creed III, was convicted in December 2023 on two counts of misdemeanor assault against Grace Jabbari, who alleged that Majors attacked her in the back of an SUV.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tattoos have been used by the U.S. government in the past as an indication of gang affiliation, though experts say that Tren de Aragua members don’t have any particular signs that identify their membership.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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This is yet another example of the Trump administration's racist targeting, detaining, and deporting of Venezuelans—many of whom haven't even been ordered deported—based on sweeping claims of gang affiliation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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National Police sent teams to monitor the beach overnight at least twice to watch how the water moves to see where a body would drift if someone drowned and to see where the waves crash.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the way a quarterback carries himself can set a tone around the team and the offense.—
Seth Emerson,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The company has dramatically expanded its partnerships team, investing heavily in e-commerce tools, retail collaborations, and an evolving ad product.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Richard Roeper, the long-running and ever-lively movie critic who links the paper to the glory days of Roger Ebert’s famous partnership with our late, great Gene Siskel, is leaving too.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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