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
Hannah Ruhoff
june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Elmwood Park resident earns student success award Dylan Ramirez, of Elmwood Park, has received the 2026 Illinois Community College Trustees Association Gregg Chadwick Student Success Award, a statewide award given to students who show an extraordinary commitment to volunteer service.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Mark Osborne, CBS News, 6 June 2026
According to the release, 200 members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer their time to distribute food to residents in need during the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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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Noun
Known more for organizing around political issues, hosting protests and offering mutual aid rather than cat tours, NorCal Resist volunteer Autumn Gonzales said the event is a way to get more people involved in the organization.
—Hannah Ruhoff
june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Elmwood Park resident earns student success award Dylan Ramirez, of Elmwood Park, has received the 2026 Illinois Community College Trustees Association Gregg Chadwick Student Success Award, a statewide award given to students who show an extraordinary commitment to volunteer service.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Verb
His wife, also a doctor volunteering with Serge, and their four children were also evacuated and quarantined.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 6 June 2026
According to the release, 200 members of historically Black fraternities and sororities will volunteer their time to distribute food to residents in need during the event.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Adjective
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
Noun
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Notably, the show stars several out gay actors, including Angus O’Brien as frat-boy enlistee and Max Parker as a closeted drill sergeant.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At Kyles Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church in Oak Park, which was the church Royster’s mother attended, Baker donated a significant sum to build the church a kitchen named in her honor.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the Buffalo Ghostbusters hosted a special presentation and live auction benefitting the FDNY Foundation, for which the Ghostbusters in Concert National Fall Tour also teamed up with Black Ink to donate a portion of ticket sales.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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That distinction helps explain why federal agencies appear willing to collaborate with AI developers through voluntary testing programs while simultaneously maintaining detailed compliance frameworks for crypto firms.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Another approach to cutting down the workforce is voluntary layoffs, a move that rewards loyal workers.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Whitney Plantation hosts two permanent exhibits, one of which gives an overview about the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and another that focuses on the history of slavery in Louisiana.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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On June 3, police went to serve the warrants but the suspect did not follow commands given by police and barricaded himself inside a residence located in the area of Alum Rock Avenue and Dale Drive, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The petition states that Nick Reiner still wants Jackson to represent him, and that Jackson is still willing to do so if funds can be obtained.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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In a declaration, Jackson said his firm remained willing to return if funding became available, including through alternative fee arrangements.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Peter Antico, a former candidate for secretary-treasurer, has led opposition to the pension merger, which still requires agreement from other employers who contribute.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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“Volunteer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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