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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
Ideally, this guarantee would involve NATO membership for Kyiv.
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Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
And of course, most of these items ship within 24-hours with an Amazon Prime membership (hello reliable last-minute gifts).
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
Heffernan will also benefit from membership to the mentorship and alumni program.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The student membership costs $7.49 per month or $69 per year.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
And of course, most of these items ship within 24-hours with an Amazon Prime membership (hello reliable last-minute gifts).
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
Heffernan will also benefit from membership to the mentorship and alumni program.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The student membership costs $7.49 per month or $69 per year.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for membership
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In the Denver area, communities received anywhere from a few inches to more than a foot and a half of snow.Max Levy, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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But Garcia would not still be at Minnesota if the U’s NIL community didn’t put together a package that was significant on its own accord, sources said.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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This likely means several notable names will be removed from the roster this winter, whether by passing on a contract extension or trade.Nate Hagerty, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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All of those hits have climbed into the top 10, and for the moment, her dance-pop collaboration stands as her lowest-ranking placement on the roster.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The groups pointed out that the study found low IQ associations only at fluoride concentrations more than double those of the current recommendation of 0.7 milligrams per liter.Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The organization hopes to expand these initiatives in the coming years to serve people working on the frontline of conservation globally. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Early Turning Point memes read as though the organization had hired a Popsicle-stick-joke writer to make bland, conservative-minded witticisms.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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With the 49th staying in the Democrats’ hands, Republicans need just two more seats to keep control of the House, and 12 races remain too close to call, according to the Associated Press’ count.Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Pie Five's total domestic retail sales decreased by 37.5% to $3.0 million, with a stable unit count during the quarter.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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DiSalvo clarified that her challenges were independent of her affiliation with the group.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This support comes despite nearly even political affiliation among small business owners: 35% identify as Republican, 30% as Democrat, and 33% as Independent.Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens in a matchup of two of the most intriguing teams in the NFL.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The team hoped the animals could particularly help within bringing to the surface vital, fertilizing microorganisms such as endosymbiotic rhizobial bacteria and Mycorrhizal fungi.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Society Pass continues to focus on expanding its e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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On foreign policy, Yoon — who has worked closely with Washington and Tokyo to solidify security cooperation in the face of North Korean threats — expressed optimism that the three-way partnership will continue to expand under Trump’s government.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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