as in contribution
the state or action of being actively involved in something
The subjects were thanked for their valuable participation in the study.
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Recent Examples of participation
When a disabled family objects after years of successful participation, that is not opportunism.
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Kelsey Maurine Brickl, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
That still leaves the issue of Iran’s participation.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
It's being paid for with TABOR timeout dollars, a general fund loan, capital impact fees and certificates of participation.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This broad participation could accelerate innovation while expanding the defense industrial base.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kelsey Maurine Brickl, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
That still leaves the issue of Iran’s participation.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
It's being paid for with TABOR timeout dollars, a general fund loan, capital impact fees and certificates of participation.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This broad participation could accelerate innovation while expanding the defense industrial base.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her contribution was essential due to how well TCU guarded South Carolina’s other guards, Ta’Niya Latson and Tessa Johnson.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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That tension was especially acute around Hill’s involvement.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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In a Thursday Instagram post, De La Cruz shared a screenshot of the New York Post's report on the past involvement between Pulido and Caballero along with a statement.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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