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
John Bonifield, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Disney’s shareholders have voted to reject a proposal from a right-wing organization that would have had the company cease participating in Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) corporate LGBTQ+ equality rating program.
—James Factora, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
While participating in Swamp Apes, this exhausting trait becomes a useful skill.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Days after a tent demonstration in support of Gaza had been cleared, Jewish students at Columbia University gathered on Passover to share their reasons for participating in the campus protests.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Multiyear sponsors including Comcast, Anheuser-Busch and Diageo have all backed away from participating.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
The program simplifies the returns process and allows taxpayers in 25 participating states to file directly online.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Eight companies participating in a public-private partnership with the IRS offer free tax preparation software through IRS Free File.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Field is among 300 firefighters who are participating in a study to monitor their exposure to cancer-causing chemicals after the LA fires.
—John Bonifield, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Disney’s shareholders have voted to reject a proposal from a right-wing organization that would have had the company cease participating in Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) corporate LGBTQ+ equality rating program.
—James Factora, Them, 24 Mar. 2025
While participating in Swamp Apes, this exhausting trait becomes a useful skill.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article Days after a tent demonstration in support of Gaza had been cleared, Jewish students at Columbia University gathered on Passover to share their reasons for participating in the campus protests.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Multiyear sponsors including Comcast, Anheuser-Busch and Diageo have all backed away from participating.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
The program simplifies the returns process and allows taxpayers in 25 participating states to file directly online.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Eight companies participating in a public-private partnership with the IRS offer free tax preparation software through IRS Free File.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participating
Adjective
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The parade and accompanying rhetoric highlight how central the military remains to Iran's national posture, especially as the U.S. continues to build up its military presence in the Middle East.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Watch the accompanying music video, directed and produced by Militarie Gun frontman Ian Shelton, below.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was present at the White House on Thursday to help broker a trade agreement on behalf of the European Union in response to the president’s 20 percent tariffs on goods from member nations.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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But above all, a thousand thanks to the audience, and to the media who were always present.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
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This is a developing news story and will be updated as more information is available.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Which player-team pairings seem best? Winners and losers from Round 1 Best available players for Friday Several prominent prospects are still waiting to hear their name get called during the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Participating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participating. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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