as in donates
to make a present of
trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time
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Recent Examples of volunteers
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Cathy Welsh, a community member who volunteers within the district, said it's become apparent to her that Maluchnik may be engaged in a pattern of behavior.
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Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
The fund began in the 1980s when parent volunteers Sandy Parish and Susan Pfleeger created a nonprofit to reward hard‑working TPHS students.
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2026
The issue has drawn supporters like Emily Miller, a 43-year-old from Greensboro who volunteers on various voter turnout efforts that benefit Democrats.
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ABC News,
13 May 2026
Geographer Dugan Meyer, one of the map’s creators, is a PhD student at the University of Arizona who volunteers with Tucson Rapid Response and related organizations.
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Carolina Cuellar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Brandi Manzano, who goes by the name Baby Pokey Brandi, is a product development specialist at a hair care brand who also volunteers at We Can Be Heroes in her free time.
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Daily News,
8 May 2026
Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.
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Samuel O’Neal April 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Unless an author volunteers the exact amount, only the people involved in the deal will know how much that was.
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Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
Today, GroceryLand, with the help of some 30 volunteers, serves a few hundred regular clients, volunteer Maria Mavraganes said.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Currently, Dunn volunteers for IMA full time.
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Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Cathy Welsh, a community member who volunteers within the district, said it's become apparent to her that Maluchnik may be engaged in a pattern of behavior.
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Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
The fund began in the 1980s when parent volunteers Sandy Parish and Susan Pfleeger created a nonprofit to reward hard‑working TPHS students.
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2026
The issue has drawn supporters like Emily Miller, a 43-year-old from Greensboro who volunteers on various voter turnout efforts that benefit Democrats.
—
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Geographer Dugan Meyer, one of the map’s creators, is a PhD student at the University of Arizona who volunteers with Tucson Rapid Response and related organizations.
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Carolina Cuellar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Brandi Manzano, who goes by the name Baby Pokey Brandi, is a product development specialist at a hair care brand who also volunteers at We Can Be Heroes in her free time.
—
Daily News,
8 May 2026
Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.
—
Samuel O’Neal April 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Unless an author volunteers the exact amount, only the people involved in the deal will know how much that was.
—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteers
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Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization.
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Guests can also book a private oyster bed tour, and Ocean Edge donates $25 of the fee to a local oyster bed foundation.
Verb
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
Verb
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Reese presents an interesting challenge for the Valkyries.
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If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.
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“Volunteers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteers. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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