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
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
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Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
The plan promises that no residents will be forced to leave Gaza, emphasizing voluntary participation in rebuilding efforts.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The financing was led by Notable Capital, with participation from Basis Set Ventures, NEA and AI Fund.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In June, the tech startup impressively raised $15 million in a Series A round led by venture capital firm Rethink Impact with participation from L’ATTITUDE Ventures and other investors.
—Crystal Tate, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
The plan promises that no residents will be forced to leave Gaza, emphasizing voluntary participation in rebuilding efforts.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The financing was led by Notable Capital, with participation from Basis Set Ventures, NEA and AI Fund.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In June, the tech startup impressively raised $15 million in a Series A round led by venture capital firm Rethink Impact with participation from L’ATTITUDE Ventures and other investors.
—Crystal Tate, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
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Keaton’s contributions to her look in Annie Hall caused a conflict with the film’s costume designer, Ruth Morley, who initially envisioned a character who wasn’t so fully formed from a style perspective.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps some of his biggest contributions came off the ice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Most were detainees taken by Israeli forces during the war in Gaza; however, the group also included 250 prisoners convicted of involvement in deadly attacks or held under suspicion of such security offenses, according to Reuters.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The involvement of Gaumont, which has a solid footprint in France and Italy, was another key component that ensured the film would feel authentic, Dubois said.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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