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
Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) chair Sue Wang attributed the breakthrough to collaborative participation across the industry.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Several Muslim-majority nations that are considering participation in the ISF met in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the mission.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Gelatt said participation rates are especially low for eligible members in mixed status families.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Youth sports participation is rising across the United States, reaching its highest level since 2015, according to the Aspen Institute’s State of Play 2024 report.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Several Muslim-majority nations that are considering participation in the ISF met in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the mission.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Gelatt said participation rates are especially low for eligible members in mixed status families.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Youth sports participation is rising across the United States, reaching its highest level since 2015, according to the Aspen Institute’s State of Play 2024 report.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
Noun
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His contributions during the most recent reporting period are more than all four Democratic incumbents combined.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The senator is seen as one of California YIMBY’s key champions in the legislature and has received more than $10,000 in campaign contributions from the organization since 2021.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Justice Minister Yariv Levin is attempting to bar Baharav-Miara – also a frequent target of the right wing – from probing the leak, suggesting the attorney general’s own involvement in the case should also be examined.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Abauding did not respond to The Athletic’s attempt to confirm their involvement with the club last season.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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