as in attending
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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
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Among the creators participating is Ed Lavallee, founder of Crash Comics.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Two top advisers to Vance — his national security adviser Andrew Baker and special adviser for Asian affairs Michael Vance — are also participating in the talks, per a list provided by the White House.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
To find your nearest Boys and Girls Club location use the club’s online locator; to find participating YMCA locations visit its directory online.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Previous Bee reporting showed Sheriff’s Office vehicles and personnel participating in the execution of search warrants, including one in San Francisco.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Federal laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act require the states to provide care in settings that least restrict people with disabilities from participating in the same community activities as others.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The discount can be redeemed by entering a phone number at the pump or using the Earnify app at about 7,500 BP, Amoco and participating ampm and Thorntons locations.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In January, a 14-year-old in Florida was arrested after allegedly participating in a door-kicking prank that forced open a home’s door, allowing a dog to escape and later be struck and killed by a car.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 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
While most non-royal weddings see the bride participating in a bouquet toss, royal brides in some countries symbolically ‘donate’ their flowers.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Among the creators participating is Ed Lavallee, founder of Crash Comics.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Two top advisers to Vance — his national security adviser Andrew Baker and special adviser for Asian affairs Michael Vance — are also participating in the talks, per a list provided by the White House.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
To find your nearest Boys and Girls Club location use the club’s online locator; to find participating YMCA locations visit its directory online.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Previous Bee reporting showed Sheriff’s Office vehicles and personnel participating in the execution of search warrants, including one in San Francisco.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Federal laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act require the states to provide care in settings that least restrict people with disabilities from participating in the same community activities as others.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The discount can be redeemed by entering a phone number at the pump or using the Earnify app at about 7,500 BP, Amoco and participating ampm and Thorntons locations.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
In January, a 14-year-old in Florida was arrested after allegedly participating in a door-kicking prank that forced open a home’s door, allowing a dog to escape and later be struck and killed by a car.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participating
Verb
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Families and leaders spoke in the rotunda, sharing resources and calling for action to address inequities that leave Black women and girls more vulnerable to harm.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In order to ensure the ruse is never uncovered, the twins swap places regularly, sharing equal parts — both good and bad — of each other's everyday lives.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The accompanying images were identical to BAYC’s Apes.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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In an accompanying perspective in Science, James Brooks offered a pointed takeaway.—
Ryan Brennan
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Admitting not knowing much about Iran, Yan said her curiosity has only grown stronger since the war broke out.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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If Bain ends up available along with one of the top defensive backs, the depth of this edge rusher class could serve as a tiebreaker, knowing what’s available on Day 2.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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March 21 – April 19 Your words require actions to be truly meaningful at present.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a footnote, the plaintiff clarified that his brother was also present at the time of the incident and that neither of them engaged in inappropriate conduct toward the unidentified woman.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The pair is available in two lengths to accommodate tall and petite shoppers, and in 10 shades for easy matching.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sleeves, braces and more available.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Participating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participating. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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