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
This year, presenting sponsor Principal Foundation is underwriting booth fees, rental costs for tables and linens, and covering lunch costs for all potters to ensure there are no financial barriers preventing participation.
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Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The problem with Coan’s participation?
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Lyle's panel will weigh his disciplinary history, psychological assessments, and participation in rehabilitation programs.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Lawmakers honor Riley Gaines’ activism House Republicans presented former swimmer and conservative activist Riley Gaines with a resolution recognizing her work against participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The problem with Coan’s participation?
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Lyle's panel will weigh his disciplinary history, psychological assessments, and participation in rehabilitation programs.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Lawmakers honor Riley Gaines’ activism House Republicans presented former swimmer and conservative activist Riley Gaines with a resolution recognizing her work against participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
Noun
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Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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