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
Rather, researchers told USA TODAY a variety of factors are likely contributing to waning workforce participation.
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, details of the sibling rivalry and the conflict with Rupert Murdoch spilled into view in a New York Times Magazine story, and in an Atlantic story in which James Murdoch provided extensive participation.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu and other Boston city officials have 21 days to respond to the lawsuit filed by the federal government against the city’s anti-ICE participation statute, the Boston Trust Act.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
But the Idaho Department of Correction aims to limit direct participation from correctional officers, agency spokesperson Blake Lopez told the Idaho Statesman.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
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Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, details of the sibling rivalry and the conflict with Rupert Murdoch spilled into view in a New York Times Magazine story, and in an Atlantic story in which James Murdoch provided extensive participation.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu and other Boston city officials have 21 days to respond to the lawsuit filed by the federal government against the city’s anti-ICE participation statute, the Boston Trust Act.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
But the Idaho Department of Correction aims to limit direct participation from correctional officers, agency spokesperson Blake Lopez told the Idaho Statesman.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
Noun
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Both countries discussed accelerating working-level consultations to ensure work visas are issued appropriately in recognition of Korean workers’ contributions.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The core of this potent lineup has been intact for over a decade, with the strength of each band member’s musical contributions on full display over the course of nearly two hours on stage in Chicago.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to PEOPLE, Phypers alleged the actress didn’t have a relationship with or involvement in the lives of any of their pets.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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