PARTICIPATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

participation

noun

Definition of participation

as in contribution

the state or action of being actively involved in something The subjects were thanked for their valuable participation in the study.

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Recent Examples of participation That is not how our systems of checks and balances and community participation work. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 Vaillant spent two decades at BNP Paribas, most recently as global head of finance, strategy and participations for its asset management business. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 In addition to Sophia’s hiatus, fellow member Manon Bannerman also has been on a break since February, though no update has been provided on her future participation with the group. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026 The social promotion of students and the idea that everybody gets a participation trophy need to go. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for participation

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Many of the Muslim donors hold senior leadership positions at various Muslim advocacy organizations, but list their day jobs in tech and finance as their sole occupation on the campaign contribution forms.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Walsh’s creative contribution will be visible not only in the individual pieces, but also in how the collection is styled, photographed and presented.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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The allegations remain contested, with questions about attribution and the involvement of third-party intermediaries unresolved.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Traditional American business values like social responsibility, community involvement, and customer service — y’know, the things companies used to at least pretend to care about — have been tossed aside.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

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