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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
Companies developing protective gear say newer equipment is designed to reduce impact and improve fit, particularly in high-contact sports and growing girls flag football programs, which have seen rising participation statewide.
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Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
By focusing on developing an ecosystem of advanced computing support infrastructure, China’s participation remains critical as the new era of AI computing begins.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Details and participation may vary by location.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
San Francisco authorized the use of certificates of participation for housing development last year, while other cities, including Chicago and New York City, have implemented or explored other forms of lease-revenue financing to support housing development, according to the memorandum.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
By focusing on developing an ecosystem of advanced computing support infrastructure, China’s participation remains critical as the new era of AI computing begins.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Details and participation may vary by location.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
San Francisco authorized the use of certificates of participation for housing development last year, while other cities, including Chicago and New York City, have implemented or explored other forms of lease-revenue financing to support housing development, according to the memorandum.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
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The Cubs pulled off the series sweep with contributions from players on their roster who many fans wouldn’t have counted on in the spring.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous government fell amid protests against a new budget proposing tax increases and higher social security contributions.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some of the crypto wallets used in these hacks were also linked to the North Korean state actors known for their involvement in WannaCry and the 2014 hack of Sony Pictures by Lazarus Group.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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