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
For instance in California, participation among girls in sports has increased by almost 14% from 2014 to 2020.
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Gavin Yamey, Time, 20 June 2025
The labor force participation rate was flat at 68.2% from April, compared to 62.4% nationally.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
Comprehensive Data: Global and U.S. participation and revenues trends across all 37 industry revenue segments.
—Dennis Howard, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025
States have passed laws restricting bathroom usage, banning transgender youth participation in sports, and banning the discussion of gender identity in schools.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
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Gavin Yamey, Time, 20 June 2025
The labor force participation rate was flat at 68.2% from April, compared to 62.4% nationally.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 20 June 2025
Comprehensive Data: Global and U.S. participation and revenues trends across all 37 industry revenue segments.
—Dennis Howard, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025
States have passed laws restricting bathroom usage, banning transgender youth participation in sports, and banning the discussion of gender identity in schools.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
Noun
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In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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Antonio hopes his involvement with Jamaica in the Gold Cup will attract potential suitors.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Mamdani and others on the far left place more emphasis on governmental involvement while center-right and center-left voices argue that the private sector should be freed to build more.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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