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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The result, the Electron E1 and its accompanying compiler, is now heading to developers and early partners.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 July 2025
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The production will incorporate images and illusions across three accompanying projection screens to complement Williams’ earliest attempts at merging cinematic reality with stage illusion.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Now, compare the long range nature of fat reduction with our present society that demands instant results.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Senators approved the bill with a bipartisan vote of 30–0, while one senator voted present, the Tennessean reported.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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First Class tickets are not available for the 9:30 p.m. reservation.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The pickleball courts will continue to be available, and new sand volleyball courts are being added.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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“Participating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participating. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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