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
While the participation in the Qurbani and the consumption of the Qurbani is not required, it is encouraged.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The labor force participation rate dipped to 62.4% from 62.6%.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Then there’s Cousin Hilda (Scarlett Johansson, continuing the cameo parade), whom Korda seeks to marry to get her participation in the investment.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
For the past three years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has downgraded its forecasts of total employment growth, citing an aging U.S. population and declining labor force participation.
—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 June 2025
The labor force participation rate dipped to 62.4% from 62.6%.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Then there’s Cousin Hilda (Scarlett Johansson, continuing the cameo parade), whom Korda seeks to marry to get her participation in the investment.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
For the past three years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has downgraded its forecasts of total employment growth, citing an aging U.S. population and declining labor force participation.
—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
Noun
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Appreciation: Recognizing and valuing the unique contributions that both humans and AI bring to complex challenges.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Not despite the immigrant population, but thanks to the contributions of so many immigrants as a workforce, as consumers and as – as entrepreneurs.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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His involvement was facilitated by a third-party recommendation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Heart of Midlothian supporters are hopeful the success of USG, with Bloom’s involvement, is a blueprint to restore former glories at the Scottish Premier League club, which is based in Edinburgh.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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