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Recent Examples of participates
The federation continuously participates in the annual parade to show that Jewish values and LGBTQ+ pride walk hand in hand.
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Any expulsion would require a two-thirds majority vote, or 290 of 435 votes if every House member participates.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Every week, Mia participates in long runs the Heartbreak Hill Running Company puts on in Newton, preparing her for the grueling hilly stretch of the Boston Marathon.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
This method allows for the financier to both make a profit while the homeowner participates in a trade, rather than a loan.
—Zoe Ligairi, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Making the cut Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell participates in a board meeting at the Federal Reserve on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Melancon participates in New Orleans' Black Masking tradition, better known as the Mardi Gras Indians.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Each of these units conducts investigations and participates in federal lawsuits related to its expertise.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The audience participates in the performance, which touches on topics of depression and suicide.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Any expulsion would require a two-thirds majority vote, or 290 of 435 votes if every House member participates.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Every week, Mia participates in long runs the Heartbreak Hill Running Company puts on in Newton, preparing her for the grueling hilly stretch of the Boston Marathon.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
This method allows for the financier to both make a profit while the homeowner participates in a trade, rather than a loan.
—Zoe Ligairi, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Making the cut Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell participates in a board meeting at the Federal Reserve on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Melancon participates in New Orleans' Black Masking tradition, better known as the Mardi Gras Indians.
—Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Each of these units conducts investigations and participates in federal lawsuits related to its expertise.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The audience participates in the performance, which touches on topics of depression and suicide.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participates
Verb
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Dahlin is the team’s captain, but Carolina shares that responsibility.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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It’s clearly inspired by Gone With the Wind, which shares a similar scope and artistry to Victor Fleming’s picture.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This Gulf Coast town knows how to turn on the charm for everyone, from artists to bird-watchers to anglers.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ice Spice knows her way around a fast-food joint.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Participates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participates. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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