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
Holiday-like celebrations (Pride Month), rainbow flags, public affirmations, government recognition, and expectations of participation/acceptance all serve as functions resembling religious practices.
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Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Naranjo said meaningful support requires both clear protocols during moments of crisis while also addressing long-term barriers that continue to limit undocumented students’ participation in campus life.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
For too long, flaws in our democracy have excluded certain groups — like women and people of color — from full participation.
—Jocelyn Frye, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Now, the National Golf Foundation has reported the highest-ever levels of golf participation in the sport’s history for women, young people and people of color.
—Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
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Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Naranjo said meaningful support requires both clear protocols during moments of crisis while also addressing long-term barriers that continue to limit undocumented students’ participation in campus life.
—Valentina Toro, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026
For too long, flaws in our democracy have excluded certain groups — like women and people of color — from full participation.
—Jocelyn Frye, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Now, the National Golf Foundation has reported the highest-ever levels of golf participation in the sport’s history for women, young people and people of color.
—Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
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Some of those steps include starting to save as young as possible to take advantage of compound growth, maximizing 401(k) contributions to receive company matches, considering Roth accounts to save on taxes later and keeping debt to a minimum, experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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That means nearly 80% of its work goes completely under the radar, including its contribution to a 2026 box office smash, on which the director took a personal interest in the post-production AI tools.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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The film also marks the first in the main franchise made without any involvement from co-creator John Lasseter, who departed Pixar in late 2018.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The media were hardly campaigning for his involvement.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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