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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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The incumbent then went on the attack against Moulton for his 2024 comments regarding trans athletes participating in girls’ youth and collegiate sports.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
In 1968, after participating in the protest movement that swept through France, Le Parc was briefly expelled from the country.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
Travelers can access it through Priority Pass and participating credit card programs, including Chase, American Express and Capital One.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
By September, the Department of Transportation launched a program and in March named 26 states participating in the first phase.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Local businesses participating are Barb’s Custom Rocks, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Gabriel’s Closet, Kriser’s Natural Pet, Mad Glam Aesthetics, Sociale Dispensary, Park Ridge Newcomers Club, and student vendor Elite Crafts & Bracelets.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
In 2025, participating organizations found homes for 4,979 pets.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Some players participating, including last year’s winner and runner-up, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, actively cut things short.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 May 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
More than half of the roughly 1,200 delegates at the convention were participating in the endorsement process for the first time, according to DFL Chair Richard Carlbom.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The incumbent then went on the attack against Moulton for his 2024 comments regarding trans athletes participating in girls’ youth and collegiate sports.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
In 1968, after participating in the protest movement that swept through France, Le Parc was briefly expelled from the country.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 May 2026
Travelers can access it through Priority Pass and participating credit card programs, including Chase, American Express and Capital One.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
By September, the Department of Transportation launched a program and in March named 26 states participating in the first phase.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Local businesses participating are Barb’s Custom Rocks, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Gabriel’s Closet, Kriser’s Natural Pet, Mad Glam Aesthetics, Sociale Dispensary, Park Ridge Newcomers Club, and student vendor Elite Crafts & Bracelets.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
In 2025, participating organizations found homes for 4,979 pets.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Some players participating, including last year’s winner and runner-up, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, actively cut things short.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participating
Verb
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The Olive Bar opens to tables on the patio in warmer months and has a menu of sharing plates to pair with a drink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Recently, she’s begun to feel physically sick due to everything going on in her life and is sharing with us that she’s been struggling with getting up, eating and other simple, everyday things.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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As Kansas City prepares to host massive crowds for the FIFA World Cup and accompanying events, law enforcement officials say security plans have been shaped in part by lessons learned from the 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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The song, and its accompanying video featuring Bryan dancing on a dock, was ripped online, and launched a string of comments denouncing the track — about, yep, fishing and hunting, golfing and drinking — as the product of a large language model.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Alsing noted that technical capabilities can be learned, emphasizing that a skill that compounds over a career is being comfortable with not knowing and figuring it out anyway.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Then there’s the psychological barrier of knowing your meals will be repetitive, or worse, if certain experiments prove practical, that your last … uh… output … could become your next input.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Weiss and Bilton were present, along with CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and a human resources representative, according to a source.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Going tomorrow, everyone’s available.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Catcher Logan O’Hoppe didn’t challenge, even though the Angels had both of their challenges available.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Participating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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