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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 roster
the number of people in a group or organization
The club's membership has been around 400 for the past several years.
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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
Mamdani's critics, including Trump but also many leaders in the Democratic Party, also raised concerns about his membership in the Democratic Socialists of America as well as his frequent criticism of Israel and the war in Gaza.
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Brian Mann, NPR, 1 Jan. 2026
Free to members or first-time visitors; membership is $25 a year.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The issue of territory has emerged as one of the biggest sticking points, alongside security guarantees for Ukraine, NATO membership, and the presence of peacekeeping troops in the country after the war.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 Dec. 2025
The railroad industry’s largest union by total membership, SMART-TD, has backed the deal after securing lifetime job protection guarantees for its members.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
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Upper Lake & Covelo Ranger DistrictsNorthshore Reforestation and Bartlett Springs pile burning located northeast of North Shore communities Nice, Lucerne and Clearlake Oaks in Lake County.—
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But others could block local governments from denying large scale development projects, and potentially leave residents with less input on the future of their communities.—
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Bellarmine played a significant amount of zone defense, especially in the first half -- partially due to its limited roster but also as a challenge to UCA, who prefers to take three-point shots.—
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People who can build a culture and a roster quickly.—
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Advocacy groups and the various associations of government service providers who lobby the Legislature are likely to press lawmakers not to make reductions at the same time as the federal government.—
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At least one person was hurt during the parade, when wind gusts reached 30 mph, but is expected to be OK, the association's president previously told CBS News Philadelphia.—
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This one also features five convenient pockets for ultimate on-the-go organization.—
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At the time, his son was the organization’s policy director.—
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With a moderate 320-thread-count sateen weave, the fabric balances breathability and smoothness while staying cool to the touch.—
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Now, nearly a decade after their divorce was finalized, McKee is in custody in Illinois after being arrested on two counts of murder in connection with the Tepes’ deaths, records show.—
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There were no political signs outside the house Friday, and Ross’ political affiliation is unknown.—
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The confirmation of Pratt’s political affiliation came as endorsements flowed in from across the country — and not from Democrats, for the most part.—
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said his team found cases drag on for more than two years, and one lasted about seven years.—
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
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But enrollment in county health safety net programs dropped dramatically in the first full year of ACA implementation, going from about 858,000 people statewide in 2013 to roughly 176,000 by the end of 2014, according to a survey at the time by Health Access California.—
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Yet Swarthmore saw its Black enrollment fall to 5% of its freshman class this year, down from 8% the year before.—
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“Membership.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/membership. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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