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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
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Please read the guidelines before participating.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Both Jalapeño Ranch Club Chicken Sandwich and Strawberry Hibiscus beverages will be available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide starting March 9.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
With Arraez, Bader, Lee and Ramos all participating in the WBC, the Giants are getting an extended look at the position players currently fighting for spots on the bench.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Forfeits by high school boys’ soccer teams in the City Section and Southern Section playoffs continued Friday as both sections try to deal with violations of CIF Bylaw 600, which prohibits players from participating in outside leagues during their sports season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
According to the lottery, only 28 out of the 45 participating states have produced a jackpot winner.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Homebuyer Dream Program FourLeaf is a participating lender in New York State's Homebuyer Dream Program, which provides up to $30,000 in grant funding to eligible first-time homebuyers.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
The Geneva Winery in Batavia will be participating in the upcoming event.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 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
Drink green beer, Jell-O shots and Shamrock Splash cocktails at participating restaurants and bars and dance along to mixes from a rotating list of DJs.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Please read the guidelines before participating.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Both Jalapeño Ranch Club Chicken Sandwich and Strawberry Hibiscus beverages will be available for a limited time at participating locations nationwide starting March 9.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
With Arraez, Bader, Lee and Ramos all participating in the WBC, the Giants are getting an extended look at the position players currently fighting for spots on the bench.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Forfeits by high school boys’ soccer teams in the City Section and Southern Section playoffs continued Friday as both sections try to deal with violations of CIF Bylaw 600, which prohibits players from participating in outside leagues during their sports season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
According to the lottery, only 28 out of the 45 participating states have produced a jackpot winner.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Homebuyer Dream Program FourLeaf is a participating lender in New York State's Homebuyer Dream Program, which provides up to $30,000 in grant funding to eligible first-time homebuyers.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
The Geneva Winery in Batavia will be participating in the upcoming event.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participating
Verb
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Bertinelli, at 65 and perennially adorable in a beret, glasses and comfy striped sweater, is chatting from her bedroom, sipping from a mug and sharing unvarnished insights about love, self-acceptance and moving beyond traumas that might otherwise define us.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Torres Suazo expects to continue sharing an apartment with roommates for the foreseeable future, kept on the sidelines of homeownership by stubbornly high costs, even in cities once known for their affordability, such as his native Las Vegas.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The album cover art is a self portrait illustrated by him, as are the accompanying covers of each song featured in the physical releases of the LP.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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There’d be an accompanying video.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That combination of engagement and elusiveness, of knowing how much to say and how much to hold back, creates a tantalizing sense of mystery that keeps people curious, not only wanting more but wanting to know more.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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After Cocroft scored 30 points in Friday’s 70-52 win over Burlington for the regional title, it was mentioned that Cocroft is free to go offensively knowing Carter is locking things down on defense.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Local politics observers predicted Drayton could tighten that gap and present Leake’s biggest obstacle yet.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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The United States destroyed a key Iranian naval base in the Straight of Hormuz, sinking many vessels present, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the shipping lane was officially closed.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Participating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participating. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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