as in sharing
to take a share or part
eager to participate in the city's cultural life
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Recent Examples of participating
John Bonifield, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Disney’s shareholders have voted to reject a proposal from a right-wing organization that would have had the company cease participating in Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) corporate LGBTQ+ equality rating program.
—James Factora, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
While participating in Swamp Apes, this exhausting trait becomes a useful skill.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Days after a tent demonstration in support of Gaza had been cleared, Jewish students at Columbia University gathered on Passover to share their reasons for participating in the campus protests.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Multiyear sponsors including Comcast, Anheuser-Busch and Diageo have all backed away from participating.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
The program simplifies the returns process and allows taxpayers in 25 participating states to file directly online.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Eight companies participating in a public-private partnership with the IRS offer free tax preparation software through IRS Free File.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Field is among 300 firefighters who are participating in a study to monitor their exposure to cancer-causing chemicals after the LA fires.
—John Bonifield, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Disney’s shareholders have voted to reject a proposal from a right-wing organization that would have had the company cease participating in Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) corporate LGBTQ+ equality rating program.
—James Factora, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
While participating in Swamp Apes, this exhausting trait becomes a useful skill.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Days after a tent demonstration in support of Gaza had been cleared, Jewish students at Columbia University gathered on Passover to share their reasons for participating in the campus protests.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Multiyear sponsors including Comcast, Anheuser-Busch and Diageo have all backed away from participating.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
The program simplifies the returns process and allows taxpayers in 25 participating states to file directly online.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Eight companies participating in a public-private partnership with the IRS offer free tax preparation software through IRS Free File.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participating
Adjective
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An accompanying photo illustration showed the Bronze Fonz statue being hoisted off its pedestal on the RiverWalk in downtown Milwaukee.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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The findings reveal new insights into Greenland sled dogs’ spread and movement over millennia and also the accompanying human history.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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That has now turned into at least two days off, as Shaw was not present in Chicago's starting lineup on Saturday either.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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England internationals past and present, including Alex Greenwood, Leah Williamson and Rachel Daly, have spoken of its impact on them.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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There is plenty of financial information available on the Internet.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Set up free credit monitoring if available, keep an eye on your Social Security statement through the SSA website and check your bank statements closely.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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“Participating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participating. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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