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Recent Examples of nonparticipant
The federal government’s own research has shown that Americans who receive food stamps have worse diets than nonparticipants with similar incomes, and soda is surely part of that problem.
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Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
According to the analysis, 50% of participants used funds for education and training, 70% were less likely to be evicted and the group overall was three times more likely to be able to afford a $400 emergency expense compared to nonparticipants.
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Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Nov. 2024
Meals served through federal programs must meet certain nutrition requirements, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who participate in school meals consume more whole grains, milk, fruits and vegetables during mealtimes than nonparticipants.
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The Arizona Republic,
18 Apr. 2024
But the median income of nonparticipants was just $42,000, meaning half of nonparticipants made less than that.
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Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
15 June 2023
He was officially listed as a nonparticipant in that session.
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Jim McBride,
BostonGlobe.com,
5 Oct. 2022
James was on the field again Thursday in Costa Mesa but remained a nonparticipant in drills.
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Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 July 2022
Like Catholic University, also a nonparticipant, Trinity Washington is near the Brookland-CUA station on the Red Line.
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Washington Post,
4 Dec. 2021
The new feature—and the key difference from existing climate agreements—is a penalty for nonparticipants and countries that fail to meet their obligations.
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William Nordhaus,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Oct. 2021
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
According to the analysis, 50% of participants used funds for education and training, 70% were less likely to be evicted and the group overall was three times more likely to be able to afford a $400 emergency expense compared to nonparticipants.
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Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Nov. 2024
Meals served through federal programs must meet certain nutrition requirements, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who participate in school meals consume more whole grains, milk, fruits and vegetables during mealtimes than nonparticipants.
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The Arizona Republic,
18 Apr. 2024
But the median income of nonparticipants was just $42,000, meaning half of nonparticipants made less than that.
—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
15 June 2023
He was officially listed as a nonparticipant in that session.
—
Jim McBride,
BostonGlobe.com,
5 Oct. 2022
James was on the field again Thursday in Costa Mesa but remained a nonparticipant in drills.
—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 July 2022
Like Catholic University, also a nonparticipant, Trinity Washington is near the Brookland-CUA station on the Red Line.
—
Washington Post,
4 Dec. 2021
The new feature—and the key difference from existing climate agreements—is a penalty for nonparticipants and countries that fail to meet their obligations.
—
William Nordhaus,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonparticipant
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While most observers would rather see stars like Messi play the entire match, ultimately the decision is no different from the Cowboys opting to let Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb play a series or two in Week 18 before resting them after locking up the division.
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Still, the pace and scale of the effort has stunned longtime sanctions observers.
Noun
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For those unable to attend games at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, the free-to-enter festival offers local and traveling spectators a place to gather during the World Cup.
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Organizers say about 75,000 marchers are participating in this year's event, which is expected to draw over 2 million spectators.
Noun
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Fortunately, another bystander also stopped to assist.
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Hayward police say two bystanders rescued a woman from a kidnapper Friday afternoon.
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No, onlookers will not need any equipment to see the meteor shower.
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Cellphone videos recorded by onlookers captured the confusion at the scene as the pair stood near the building’s needle.
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“Nonparticipant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonparticipant. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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