as in donating
to make a present of
trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time
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Recent Examples of volunteering
The officers will be volunteering to work on their day off.
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Amanda Hari, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Helping resettle families Susan and Michael Sames, part of the Simsbury United Methodist Church, have been volunteering since 2021 to help resettle refugees including the Afghan family who recently resettled in the country and spoke to the Courant.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Learn about local agencies making a difference and engage in meaningful projects during an afternoon of volunteering.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
As if Laura is the prodigal daughter returning home, the two women quickly fall into a familiar routine that bears obvious signs of something stranger, including Betty immediately volunteering her real child’s bed and clothes to the total stranger.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
What starts off as a quiet morning outside the hospital before a marathon — Dawson is running, Casey is volunteering — turns instantly horrific after a sudden explosion.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Those interested in volunteering can also sign up through the website.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
That includes offering concierge services, community engagement events like R&B Sundays, pool parties, game nights, Taco Tuesdays, volunteering within the local communities, and health and wellness events.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
The recovery of avian species and effective species land management could not happen without thousands of Floridians volunteering their time to document the natural world.
—Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Amanda Hari, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Helping resettle families Susan and Michael Sames, part of the Simsbury United Methodist Church, have been volunteering since 2021 to help resettle refugees including the Afghan family who recently resettled in the country and spoke to the Courant.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Learn about local agencies making a difference and engage in meaningful projects during an afternoon of volunteering.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
As if Laura is the prodigal daughter returning home, the two women quickly fall into a familiar routine that bears obvious signs of something stranger, including Betty immediately volunteering her real child’s bed and clothes to the total stranger.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
What starts off as a quiet morning outside the hospital before a marathon — Dawson is running, Casey is volunteering — turns instantly horrific after a sudden explosion.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Those interested in volunteering can also sign up through the website.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
That includes offering concierge services, community engagement events like R&B Sundays, pool parties, game nights, Taco Tuesdays, volunteering within the local communities, and health and wellness events.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
The recovery of avian species and effective species land management could not happen without thousands of Floridians volunteering their time to document the natural world.
—Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteering
Verb
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The Los Angeles Chargers answered his email, donating extra footballs, cones, weights and assistance.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In effect, Wikipedia was paying for the AI industry’s voracious training — which isn’t what its readers were donating money for, says Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Kikivivi Satin Ballet Sneakers These ballet sneakers are giving Vivaia but for way, way less.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So, to recap, nine penalties on nine different players, either directly leading to or at least contributing to all 31 of Carolina’s points.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
11 Jan. 2026
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Those players all have real roles for the Red Wings and are contributing.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Volunteering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteering. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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