volunteers 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of volunteer

volunteers

2 of 2

noun

plural of volunteer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of volunteers
Verb
Today, GroceryLand, with the help of some 30 volunteers, serves a few hundred regular clients, volunteer Maria Mavraganes said. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
In fact, Kira also volunteers as a therapy dog at nursing homes and at the University of West Florida. Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Anne Howard, 38, a social worker who volunteers with the Wendt Center, empathizes. David Oliver, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteers
Verb
  • Whether someone attends an event, visits the gallery, or donates to a charity, Joan emphasizes the importance of staying in touch.
    William Jones, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Recreationalists in Colorado can also purchase a state Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue Card, which donates a portion of funds to volunteer teams.
    Owen Clarke, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Bankruptcy law, at § 365, essentially gives the trustee of the bankruptcy estate the right to either accept an executory contract (meaning that the trustee will have to render performance to get the benefit) or can reject the contract and forfeit the benefit.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • By late summer, ICE began showing up at job sites, which gives it a much bigger return on its investment.
    Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hanover, New Hampshire Located on the banks of the Connecticut River with the Appalachian Trail slicing through, Hanover presents autumnal recreational opportunities on both land and water.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
  • But Venezuela presents a far more complex challenge.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025

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