as in to donate
to make a present of
trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time
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as in voluntary
done, made, or given with one's own free will
volunteer work at the hospital
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Recent Examples of volunteer
Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Folks can also give in-person to The Friends of the White Settlement Public Library organization, volunteer non-profit group that gives assistance to the library.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
More than 700 children participated in a two-month initiative that challenged the youth to devote time out of their summer to volunteer and serve the less fortunate.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Sep. 2025
Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 22 July 2022
The fire company is the only one in Carroll County that is completely volunteer run, with no career fire personnel.
—Dylan Slagle, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2022
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Verb
Kelce was then a high school volunteer for the week.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Folks can also give in-person to The Friends of the White Settlement Public Library organization, volunteer non-profit group that gives assistance to the library.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Over 23 local San Diego companies are involved in helping and volunteering their time to help students learn such a valuable vocational skill.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
More than 700 children participated in a two-month initiative that challenged the youth to devote time out of their summer to volunteer and serve the less fortunate.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
Cycling Schools is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
—Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 22 July 2022
The fire company is the only one in Carroll County that is completely volunteer run, with no career fire personnel.
—Dylan Slagle, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteer
Verb
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Earlier that evenings, a 4-year-old girl had died of brain injuries from an accident, and her parents had agreed to donate her organs.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the wheelchair, per Fox 13, Kings Camo donated hunting gear and Huckleberry Hiking donated hiking gear to help make hunting and hiking activities more accessible for the 11-year-old boy.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Code does not distinguish between voluntary and involuntary expatriation.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 30-year-old accepted a voluntary provisional suspension on June 2, which will now expire on April 2, 2026 following the outcome of European football’s governing body.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead of donating the items to thrift stores, consider checking with local parenting groups or shelters to find a family willing to accept more recent models that haven’t been recalled.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In recent months, tariffs modestly contributed to the uptick in overall inflation, analysts previously told ABC News, but overall price increases owed largely to a rise in housing and food products with little connection to Trump’s levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Everyone’s voice matters, and everyone is expected to contribute—not just creatively, but in building and sustaining the project as a whole.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Volunteer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteer. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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