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Recent Examples of nonparticipant
The federal government’s own research has shown that Americans who receive food stamps have worse diets than nonparticipants with similar incomes, and soda is surely part of that problem.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
According to the analysis, 50% of participants used funds for education and training, 70% were less likely to be evicted and the group overall was three times more likely to be able to afford a $400 emergency expense compared to nonparticipants.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
Meals served through federal programs must meet certain nutrition requirements, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who participate in school meals consume more whole grains, milk, fruits and vegetables during mealtimes than nonparticipants.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
But the median income of nonparticipants was just $42,000, meaning half of nonparticipants made less than that.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 15 June 2023
He was officially listed as a nonparticipant in that session.
—Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Oct. 2022
James was on the field again Thursday in Costa Mesa but remained a nonparticipant in drills.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022
Like Catholic University, also a nonparticipant, Trinity Washington is near the Brookland-CUA station on the Red Line.
—Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2021
The new feature—and the key difference from existing climate agreements—is a penalty for nonparticipants and countries that fail to meet their obligations.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
According to the analysis, 50% of participants used funds for education and training, 70% were less likely to be evicted and the group overall was three times more likely to be able to afford a $400 emergency expense compared to nonparticipants.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
Meals served through federal programs must meet certain nutrition requirements, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who participate in school meals consume more whole grains, milk, fruits and vegetables during mealtimes than nonparticipants.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
But the median income of nonparticipants was just $42,000, meaning half of nonparticipants made less than that.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 15 June 2023
He was officially listed as a nonparticipant in that session.
—Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Oct. 2022
James was on the field again Thursday in Costa Mesa but remained a nonparticipant in drills.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022
Like Catholic University, also a nonparticipant, Trinity Washington is near the Brookland-CUA station on the Red Line.
—Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2021
The new feature—and the key difference from existing climate agreements—is a penalty for nonparticipants and countries that fail to meet their obligations.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonparticipant
Noun
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The striking parallels between the two regimes have led many observers to turn their attention to Iran and question whether the ailing Khamenei could face a similar fate.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Industry observers and company officials credited Sheetz with broadening the chain’s appeal beyond typical convenience store fare.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The safety and security of athletes and spectators remains the top priority of LA28 organizers, a spokesperson for the upcoming games said in an email.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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With spectators like Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla in the house, the Lancers (8-0) started off slow, as Xaverian (1-4) opened the game with a quick 5-0 run.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The protests became tense when Coast Guard officials fired multiple shots at a U-Haul truck, whose driver allegedly attempted to reverse onto the barricaded bridge to the island, striking the driver and another bystander.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The incident’s location—a crowded outdoor bar patio—underscores ongoing debates over public safety, law enforcement pursuit policies, and the balance between deterring dangerous driving while protecting bystanders.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Large crowds of onlookers were treated to a performance of boxing and dancing on the show floor.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The images alarmed many onlookers, watchdogs and people whose photos had been manipulated, and there was a sustained pushback on X leading up to the change.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Nonparticipant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonparticipant. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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