as in donated
to make a present of
trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time
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Recent Examples of volunteered
Comer said the decision not to video the interview, for which Lutnick volunteered, was keeping with the committee’s practice.
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Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Among those helping prepare victims for burial was Kazem Pourzahedian, a fabric merchant in Minab who for 10 years has volunteered at a local mortuary to perform the ritual washing of the dead.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Like Jokic and Jamal Murray, the fourth-year guard volunteered to take the blame.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
As the royal family volunteered during 2023's Big Help Out, Charlotte picked up a bow and arrow to test her aim.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
No federal officials or agents volunteered.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
After one training session, Mura and five or six of his U20 teammates hung around and volunteered to line up as a wall for Messi, who was practicing free kicks.
—Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Two emergency medical technicians who were on board as passengers volunteered to assist, working alongside flight attendants and crew members to deliver the baby mid-flight, news outlet KOIN 6 reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
For anyone who has raised kittens or volunteered in animal rescue, the moment carries weight well beyond its cuteness.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Among those helping prepare victims for burial was Kazem Pourzahedian, a fabric merchant in Minab who for 10 years has volunteered at a local mortuary to perform the ritual washing of the dead.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Like Jokic and Jamal Murray, the fourth-year guard volunteered to take the blame.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
As the royal family volunteered during 2023's Big Help Out, Charlotte picked up a bow and arrow to test her aim.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
No federal officials or agents volunteered.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
After one training session, Mura and five or six of his U20 teammates hung around and volunteered to line up as a wall for Messi, who was practicing free kicks.
—Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Two emergency medical technicians who were on board as passengers volunteered to assist, working alongside flight attendants and crew members to deliver the baby mid-flight, news outlet KOIN 6 reported.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
For anyone who has raised kittens or volunteered in animal rescue, the moment carries weight well beyond its cuteness.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteered
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So far, roughly 40 firms have donated to the project, including Amazon, Apple, Booz Allen Hamilton, Coinbase, Google, Lockheed Martin, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Palantir, and Ripple Labs.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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Books will be available for sale, with 10% of proceeds donated to the Pompano Beach Friends of the Library.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The reliever, who had previously kept the ball in the park all year, also gave one up to the Brewers’ Jake Bauers in the Yankees’ loss on Saturday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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The historian learned not only the date of the house, but that the property’s first buyer was Thomas Clark, who later likely gave it to a son, Jonah Clark, upon his wedding to Sarah Northrop.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Viral videos of onboard brawls contributed to the airline’s notoriety.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton contributed to this report.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But when later presented an actual bowl of chocolates, the dieters consumed less of it than non-dieters.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kehmeier and Friends of the Skyway co-founder Bill Hanley hope to assemble a busking team to host skyway-level performances, provided City Hall works with them on permitting.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Witt’s electric speed provided ample run support for Royals starter Michael Wacha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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“Volunteered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteered. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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