members

noun

plural of member
1
as in factors
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 parts
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 members Board members voted Tuesday to release a report detailing the investigation into Hill, including the process, lessons learned and recommended improvements, by the end of September. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 The hospital was run by Louisiana State University, which determined that Katrina left the building too damaged to reopen — an assessment that was disputed by some hospital staff and community members. — Jack Brook, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 For a long time, even opening his computer to work on music could bring him back to grief over the loss of his bandmate Yauch, one of three members of the Beastie Boys, who died of cancer in 2012. — A Martínez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 Licata, joined by Chief of Staff Louis Kushner and Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Schools Daniel Soliz, listened to dozens of Fort Worth ISD parents and community members voice their concerns about how the district is being operated. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz said many of the board members were elderly, primarily Spanish-speaking volunteers who investigators believe did not realize what was happening. — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 As nonpartisan members of the congressional staff, most parliamentarians serve across administrations and Congresses, but occasionally they have been replaced in the Senate when a new party takes over the leadership. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 In the past two days, many stories have emerged from frantic family members. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The breakfast buffet at Lounge & Dining G is one of the property's strengths, and the fitness center, free to Bonvoy members, is open around the clock. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for members
  1. factors
  2. parts
  3. components
  4. portions
  5. elements
  6. segments
  7. ingredients
  8. sections
Noun
  • Some lenders use standard factors by industry; others will accept a letter from a CPA attesting to the business’s actual expense ratio, which can meaningfully improve the income calculation for a lean operation.
    — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Other complicating factors can include things like child custody, income, housing and other circumstances that can make domestic survivors feel stuck.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of factors
Noun
  • But court filings, video evidence and investigators later contradicted key parts of that account, according to CBS News.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But Wild Horse Nine has been built around the queasy charisma of the great John Malkovich, who has made a career out of blending fragility and menace, even in his smallest parts.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • Heavy liquid metals like molten lead leach iron and nickel out of conventional stainless steel, causing structural components and fuel assemblies to weaken over time.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The attack reportedly damaged components of an enhanced security system located on each window.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of components
Noun
  • In contrast, Roman acts like a wide-angle panoramic camera, which is designed to capture large portions of the universe without losing much detail.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to the city’s traffic study, which was presented during an April meeting attended by dozens of residents, the number of cars driving on portions of Hemphill is expected to increase from roughly 13,000 to over 23,000 by 2045.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • The simulated elements use a detailed 3D computer model of the same device.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • These elements give it a look grounded in Persian art, which is different from the futuristic style usually seen at Burning Man.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of elements
Noun
  • Our videos now begin with the key message or conclusion within the first five seconds, followed by the supporting arguments delivered in short, engaging segments.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The fragrance category recorded strong momentum, led by Portofino ’97 Eau de Parfum, and became one of Victoria Beckham Beauty’s best-performing segments.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of segments
Noun
  • Another customer said a box arrived containing little more than a lime, peanuts, ketchup and vinegar, with no meat, recipe cards or most of the ingredients needed to prepare meals.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Beach took the formula behind, say, a Planter’s Punch, and essentially expanded it, increasing the level and mix of ingredients to create, the co-directors say, well over 60 cocktails, many that still today define the tiki bar menu.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ingredients
Noun
  • Peel the tangerines and/or clementines, then separate into clusters of 3 or 4 sections, removing any especially egregious stringy bits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The ranch, the nearby Bright Angel Campground and large sections of the inner canyon trail network remain closed indefinitely.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sections

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“Members.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/members. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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