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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
In addition to the deals, Walmart is also offering a one-year annual Walmart+ membership for $49.
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Ukraine applied for fast-track NATO membership in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched its invasion.
Ukrainians' faith in the country's ascension into the EU sooner rather than later has also dropped since the war began, the Gallup poll found.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Walmart+ membership deals for Cyber Monday 2024 Now through Dec. 2, shoppers can save 50% on a Walmart+ membership, which normally costs $98 per year.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Keep in mind, the Hallmark Plus channel price is added to your $14.99/month Prime membership — sign up below!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Ukraine applied for fast-track NATO membership in September 2022, seven months after Russia launched its invasion.
Ukrainians' faith in the country's ascension into the EU sooner rather than later has also dropped since the war began, the Gallup poll found.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Walmart+ membership deals for Cyber Monday 2024 Now through Dec. 2, shoppers can save 50% on a Walmart+ membership, which normally costs $98 per year.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Keep in mind, the Hallmark Plus channel price is added to your $14.99/month Prime membership — sign up below!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership
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Inside the Jewish community, JewBelong’s billboards and Instagram posts about the conflict are also controversial.Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Your contributions to preserve moral bedrocks are evident in initiatives like Kathryn Jean Lopez’s webinar discussing the film Sound of Hope, which tells the inspiring story of a Texas church ensuring no child in their community was left without care.Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
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That meant that more roster spots than usual would be filled by returning athletes, leaving fewer opportunities for incoming freshmen and transfers.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The results have been used in a roster of blue-chip natural history series including Our Oceans and Blue Planet and movies such as Cold Mountain and Frozen.Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tensions are running high — a recent homeowners association meeting devolved into shouting and the police had to be called to calm things down.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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Helmut Meissner lives in a nearby neighborhood called Malibu Country Estates and is the homeowners association president.Chris Boyette, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Since canines’ role in improving the well-being of individuals became evident, many organizations entered the market, offering professional training services tailored to specific needs.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps the most familiar name to DNC members is Martin, who serves as vice-chair of the organization alongside his DFL role.Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Penny, a 26-year-old former Marine, now faces just one count of criminally negligent homicide in Neely’s death last year.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ben Berkowitz, Avery Lotz Updated 10 mins ago - Business Luigi Mangione charged in PA for crimes unrelated to UnitedHealthcare CEO's death Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Pennsylvania Monday and charged with five counts unrelated to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Dan Primack, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Butte County sheriff described the gunman as a homeless, mentally ill man with a long criminal record who targeted the school due to its affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to Honea, investigators believe the school was targeted because of its religious affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Starting in a modest 10x10 room in Culver City, Valdez and his team turned a bold idea into a tangible reality.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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James sat out the team’s win Sunday against Portland.Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Although some investors were impressed by C3.ai’s partnership with Microsoft, Cramer wondered if the move will actually end up hurting profitability.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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