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Recent Examples of participated
The Finns won bronze the last time NHL players participated.
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Lia Assimakopoulos
dallas Stars, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The senior from Shakopee, who participated in Senior Bowl activities last month, is one 319 prospects nationwide invited.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Cornerback Tyreek Chappell, who participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl last month, is the notable A&M senior from this past season’s squad not invited to the combine.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The duo participated in the team’s morning shootaround while still awaiting word from the league about any possible discipline.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Finney hosted programs at the Hall of Fame museum and participated in panel discussions frequently over the years.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Canada led by Crosby won the last two Olympic Games that NHL players have participated in, and if anything, the 12-year absence has only increased the expectations on Team Canada to win the gold medal in Milan.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Four players participated in last year’s NFL Combine, led by running back RJ Harvey, wide receiver Kobe Hudson and defensive backs BJ Adams and Mac McWilliams.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
In his preface of the American Legion’s Junior Baseball for 1938 program, Chaillaux noted that 500,000 boys participated in Legion ball.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Lia Assimakopoulos
dallas Stars, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The senior from Shakopee, who participated in Senior Bowl activities last month, is one 319 prospects nationwide invited.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Cornerback Tyreek Chappell, who participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl last month, is the notable A&M senior from this past season’s squad not invited to the combine.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
The duo participated in the team’s morning shootaround while still awaiting word from the league about any possible discipline.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Finney hosted programs at the Hall of Fame museum and participated in panel discussions frequently over the years.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Canada led by Crosby won the last two Olympic Games that NHL players have participated in, and if anything, the 12-year absence has only increased the expectations on Team Canada to win the gold medal in Milan.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Four players participated in last year’s NFL Combine, led by running back RJ Harvey, wide receiver Kobe Hudson and defensive backs BJ Adams and Mac McWilliams.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
In his preface of the American Legion’s Junior Baseball for 1938 program, Chaillaux noted that 500,000 boys participated in Legion ball.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participated
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The actor was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023 and shared his illness with the public in November 2024.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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More information about the 2026-2027 Board of Governors and BEC elections will be shared after the Oscars.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Young knew almost instantly the tracks belonged to a river otter.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fennell knew the film hinged on the casting of Cathy and Heathcliff, two iconic literary characters who have been portrayed by a multitude of actors over the years, including Laurence Olivier, Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Participated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participated. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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