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
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Companies must also foster a culture that prioritizes adaptability, encourages continuous learning, and values employee contributions.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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This is already happening despite the lack of bank involvement as stablecoins account for a greater share of international money transfers than Visa and Mastercard combined.—
Michael Abbott,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The United Nations had warned that the Israeli military’s involvement in securing the areas around the sites could discourage participation or lead to recipients facing reprisals.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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