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as in sharing
to take a share or part
eager to participate in the city's cultural life
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Recent Examples of participating
George Petras, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of that can surely be chalked up to missing out on the rest and recharge that non-participating players took advantage of during that break, and McLellan confirmed recently that Larkin came back from the tournament banged up, which hampered him.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Plus, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that patients treated at hospitals that do participate in clinical trials receive better care and have lower mortality rates than patients treated at non-participating hospitals.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
There was no mention of the United States or Iran participating in the talks.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Right now, McMahon says, more than 20 states are participating.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The aircraft carrier had been participating in US operations against Iran before the fire.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
But globally, there are millions participating in the flag game, which the NFL is heavily involved in.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Please read the guidelines before participating.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
But, not least, the hundreds of pep band members who support their teams with their music, voices and enthusiasm and realize their own dreams of participating in this captivating event.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
And the tournament is leaning heavily on those participating programs to drive visibility and fan engagement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Legal observers are neutral, non-participating watchers who often attend police actions to witness, document and monitor law enforcement behavior.
—George Petras, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of that can surely be chalked up to missing out on the rest and recharge that non-participating players took advantage of during that break, and McLellan confirmed recently that Larkin came back from the tournament banged up, which hampered him.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Plus, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that patients treated at hospitals that do participate in clinical trials receive better care and have lower mortality rates than patients treated at non-participating hospitals.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cronin, the plaintiff’s attorney, said in an interview that Abbott showed disregard for the health and safety of premature babies participating in the AL16 clinical trial.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
There was no mention of the United States or Iran participating in the talks.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Right now, McMahon says, more than 20 states are participating.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The aircraft carrier had been participating in US operations against Iran before the fire.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
But globally, there are millions participating in the flag game, which the NFL is heavily involved in.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Please read the guidelines before participating.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
But, not least, the hundreds of pep band members who support their teams with their music, voices and enthusiasm and realize their own dreams of participating in this captivating event.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
And the tournament is leaning heavily on those participating programs to drive visibility and fan engagement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participating
Verb
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This time last year, the two were sharing the court.—
Ren Clayton,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Gulf monarchies have barred residents from filming or livestreaming footage of Iranian strikes, with the UAE arresting dozens of people for sharing video of the conflict online.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even prior to the recent military operations and the accompanying suspicious bets, accusations of insider trading on Polymarket had begun to surface.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Soon after came the accompanying podcast, which shot to the top of the iTunes charts within weeks of its first episode in 2016.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It can only be imparted by the example of a wise craftsman in the midst of practicing their craft—knowing exactly how much pressure to apply at what moment, knowing when to press forward and when to hold back.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Probst also notes the necessity of continually evolving game design, creating unexpected twists and advantages to keep players on edge and never knowing whom to trust.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While wind and solar can generate huge amounts of energy, their intermittency and non-availability during peak demand hours present a major challenge for nations.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Data centers with billions of dollars in investments are seen as economic drivers, but also present concerns including environmental and other impacts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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April itself may feel too full for an extended escape, but don't overlook what's available close by.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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An update for that spot was not immediately available Friday.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Participating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participating. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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