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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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Despite its star power, the roster is aging with a handful of bloated contracts on the books.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The only other quarterback on the Cowboys' roster is Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 draft who was acquired in a trade before last season.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 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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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 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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Vulture has reached out to Majors and Good’s team for comment.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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The two teams tied the first event of the evening, the 200-yard medley relay.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 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 23 Nov. 2024.
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