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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Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The evening will consist of dinner (pizza and appetizers) and transition to a panel discussion where participants will hear from current students, parents and administration members, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
No prior experience is required, but the organization asks that participants register for free, as space is limited.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
On February 9, he was seen playing a round of golf with Tiger Woods, another PGA Tour player director and a key participant in the negotiations.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
The evening will consist of dinner (pizza and appetizers) and transition to a panel discussion where participants will hear from current students, parents and administration members, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
No prior experience is required, but the organization asks that participants register for free, as space is limited.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
On February 9, he was seen playing a round of golf with Tiger Woods, another PGA Tour player director and a key participant in the negotiations.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for participant
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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