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
Arnold maintained his participation was patriotic and not political.
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Jim Beaugez, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
Abstract governance debates collapse when basic participation and revenue data are examined.
—Michael Fealey, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent decisions to limit public participation and the humanitarian crisis in our jail undermine the transparency a healthy democracy requires.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The All-Star Game format changed once again for the 2026 edition, a part of the NBA’s ever-evolving attempt to increase participation and interest from fans and players alike.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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Jim Beaugez, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
Abstract governance debates collapse when basic participation and revenue data are examined.
—Michael Fealey, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent decisions to limit public participation and the humanitarian crisis in our jail undermine the transparency a healthy democracy requires.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The All-Star Game format changed once again for the 2026 edition, a part of the NBA’s ever-evolving attempt to increase participation and interest from fans and players alike.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
Noun
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That match — equal to half of your retirement contributions up to $2,000 — will be deposited directly into your Roth IRA.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Italy, by contrast, has racked up strong performances in Alpine skiing, luge, speed skating and snowboarding - with unexpected contributions in other sports.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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Please list any notable government or civic involvement.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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During the Guthrie investigation, Nanos has been accused of slow-rolling the FBI's involvement and wrongly shipping evidence to a private lab in Florida instead of to the FBI's headquarters in Quantico, Virginia.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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