1
as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
you're only one member of this group effort
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2
as in portion
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
lost an indispensable member of the model airplane kit
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Recent Examples of member
Countless studies have shown that outcomes for citizens improve when members of the media ask probing questions of politicians.
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
There's a new cake at Costco this summer – and members are raving about it.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
In the end, three long-serving GOP members, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina voted against, forcing Vice President JD Vance to break a 50-50 tie.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Letting go of trusted and long-serving staff members—from security personnel to dining services—deeply affected the campus community, eroding trust and undermining morale and long-term retention for several years to come.
—Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
There's a new cake at Costco this summer – and members are raving about it.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
In the end, three long-serving GOP members, Susan Collins of Maine, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina voted against, forcing Vice President JD Vance to break a 50-50 tie.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Letting go of trusted and long-serving staff members—from security personnel to dining services—deeply affected the campus community, eroding trust and undermining morale and long-term retention for several years to come.
—Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for member
Noun
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Given to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the most skill in the defensive component of the game.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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In Beijing’s view, it’s gone above and beyond international norms to stem the outflow of the drug and its component chemicals from its vast pharmaceuticals sector.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The Council of Economic Advisers, an agency within the presidential executive office, estimates that changes in the legislation will help push the portion of seniors with exemptions and deductions exceeding Social Security income to 88%, from 64% under current law.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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By Tuesday, major heat risk will shift further east and affect coastal and other portions of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Lamont knows the futility of trying to please everyone, which may be one element of his success.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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This though neglects the importance of AGI generalization, whereby the core element is that AI of this caliber is supposed to work across all manner of domains versus specializing in a specific domain such as chess.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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There’s a part of him that wants to morph into a 2.0 version of the 10-year veteran who’s played for two teams in his career.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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At the heart of this innovative post-cleanse toner/essence are herbal staples ginseng, Solomon's seal, and Japanese lily, which soothe, brighten, and protect skin against environmental factors that can lead to signs of aging.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 July 2025
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Wilt caused by environmental factors is the easiest to manage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Each section is stuffed with plush microfiber that makes old mattresses feel soft and comfortable.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The historic burial ground, a roughly 25-acre site made up of four different sections, served as Indianapolis' first cemetery before its closure in the late 19th century.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
9 July 2025
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For his new concept revitalizing the former Nash & Proper space, Jimenez is taking inspiration from popular fast food chains such as In-N-Out and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, which have compact menus with high-quality ingredients.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Under no circumstances are artificially synthesized ingredients like additives and sweeteners acceptable for your dog’s diet.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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That was the largest acquisition in the company’s history, aimed at helping Home Depot win a much bigger share of the mammoth professional-contractors segment.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Rise’s sunroom and patio are next to a large lawn and greenspace that replaced a segment of parking lot.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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“Member.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/member. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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