as in to donate
to make a present of
trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time
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as in voluntary
done, made, or given with one's own free will
volunteer work at the hospital
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Recent Examples of volunteer
Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
This year 65 students from grades 3-6 participated in Math Club with the support of 14 volunteer parent coaches.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
And now Lenya is volunteering to co-pilot the hopper with Boyd?
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 22 July 2022
The fire company is the only one in Carroll County that is completely volunteer run, with no career fire personnel.
—Dylan Slagle, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2022
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Noun
Garden parties remain one of the monarchy’s most enduring traditions, bringing thousands of guests to the palace each year in recognition of volunteer and community work.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
This year 65 students from grades 3-6 participated in Math Club with the support of 14 volunteer parent coaches.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Verb
Live models — often fellow physicians volunteering their faces — sit under bright lights while Swift showcases the artistry of facial enhancement through injection therapy.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
And now Lenya is volunteering to co-pilot the hopper with Boyd?
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Adjective
Cycling Schools is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
—Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 22 July 2022
The fire company is the only one in Carroll County that is completely volunteer run, with no career fire personnel.
—Dylan Slagle, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteer
Noun
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Notably, the show stars several out gay actors, including Angus O’Brien as frat-boy enlistee and Max Parker as a closeted drill sergeant.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His company donates school supplies and paints classrooms.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The county has already spent more than $50 million renovating a building donated by the state to house the center.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Housing First programs provide immediate, low-barrier housing with voluntary services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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In the letter to Yale, Dhillon alleged the New Haven, Connecticut, school was violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination and said the DOJ is seeking to enter into a voluntary resolution agreement with the university.—
Dave Collins,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie gave him Washington’s name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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When asked whether national Democrats would be willing to spend heavily in Texas, where statewide campaigns can cost hundreds of millions of dollars, Schumer suggested Democrats believe the political environment is shifting in their favor.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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At that point, climate strategy becomes less about innovation alone and more about governance, credibility and what people are willing to count as credit.—
Caitlin Grady,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Sophomore Haley Maldonado, who finished with three hits, contributed an RBI double in the second.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Meghan Potenza picked up an RBI double, while Emrie Peterson contributed two RBIs.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“Volunteer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteer. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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