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
Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The campaign highlights the restaurant’s long-standing role in the community, from volunteering with local schools and supporting nonprofit efforts to providing a space for Girl Scout troops and small businesses.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
In the years since, volunteering with RAM has become a regular event in his family, with his wife, his children and his daughter-in-law volunteering as well.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Beliaiev runs a small printing business and spends time volunteering for army projects.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
When those people can’t meet those requirements (generally by working at least 20 hours a week or volunteering or studying a similar time), their removal will add financial stress to the system.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The person under the Easter bunny costume was one of nearly 100 people volunteering at the event, which spanned two floors and featured two DJs.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
According to complaints, the three men allegedly targeted a 16-year-old junior firefighter who began volunteering at the department in January 2022.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
There is a growing global trend in this direction, with organizations across different countries volunteering to test the effectiveness of such policies.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The campaign highlights the restaurant’s long-standing role in the community, from volunteering with local schools and supporting nonprofit efforts to providing a space for Girl Scout troops and small businesses.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
In the years since, volunteering with RAM has become a regular event in his family, with his wife, his children and his daughter-in-law volunteering as well.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Beliaiev runs a small printing business and spends time volunteering for army projects.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
When those people can’t meet those requirements (generally by working at least 20 hours a week or volunteering or studying a similar time), their removal will add financial stress to the system.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The person under the Easter bunny costume was one of nearly 100 people volunteering at the event, which spanned two floors and featured two DJs.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
According to complaints, the three men allegedly targeted a 16-year-old junior firefighter who began volunteering at the department in January 2022.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
There is a growing global trend in this direction, with organizations across different countries volunteering to test the effectiveness of such policies.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteering
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Brazil’s vaccine program ultimately survived because allies outside government stepped in to defend it not only with political advocacy, but by donating money and resources and with social activism.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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White got it immediately; donating $30,000 to the effort.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Rocus, also known as The Bone Wreck, ran aground while transporting a cargo of cow bones to be used as fertilizer on the island, thus giving Anegada's Cow Wreck Beach its unique name.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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All in all, Springs totaled seven scoreless innings, one hit, two walks, six strikeouts and 93 pitches before giving way to a bullpen that also blanked the Bombers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Its habitat is being affected by climate change and fires started by farmers clearing land, which are contributing to ecosystem degradation in the region.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Its habitat is being affected by climate change and fires started by farmers clearing land, both of which are contributing to ecosystem degradation in the region.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Volunteering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteering. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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