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
Zach Powell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief adviser who remains a volunteer on his reelection campaign, will appear in court Thursday to face additional charges, her lawyer said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
For more information on how to volunteer, see letsgooutside.org.
—Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Dylan Slagle, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2022
Glauner noted that Fire Station 1, at 4383 Center Road, was built in 1960 with additional bays installed in the 1970s, at a time when the department was all-volunteer.
—Brian Lisik, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2022
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Verb
In 1958, Pete’s father (also named Pete) began serving as a volunteer team host for the Little League World Series, held in this town of 6,000 people 13 miles away.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief adviser who remains a volunteer on his reelection campaign, will appear in court Thursday to face additional charges, her lawyer said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
At the time of his hiring, records show, Hasbrouck was required to have an active medical license with the state, and volunteered to take care of it shortly after his hiring.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
For more information on how to volunteer, see letsgooutside.org.
—Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Glauner noted that Fire Station 1, at 4383 Center Road, was built in 1960 with additional bays installed in the 1970s, at a time when the department was all-volunteer.
—Brian Lisik, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteer
Verb
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Among those who donated, self-transcendent participants gave significantly more of their income than those with a personal-self worldview.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Two anonymous donors each donated $500, and a third donated $1,200 to buy supplies.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The obligation to pay alimony must not be voluntary.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Women will receive the same survey, but responding will be voluntary.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Osaka, still in her prime, gave birth in 2023 and returned in 2024.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Business outlet TheStreet reported that stores had been given a grace period to implement the change that ends Aug. 31.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The supply of willing players always outweighs the demand.—
Andrew Hughes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Liberty Media has discovered that F1’s wealthiest fans are willing to pay exponentially more for exclusive experiences.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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McCrary-Ball has made some plays throughout the summer and can contribute on special teams.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Analysts expect no relief for at least a month, even though the Russian government imposed a ban on exporting petrol in late July - which in turn contributed to a rise in exports of crude oil instead.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Volunteer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteer. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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