volunteers 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of volunteer

volunteers

2 of 2

noun

plural of volunteer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of volunteers
Verb
Today, GroceryLand, with the help of some 30 volunteers, serves a few hundred regular clients, volunteer Maria Mavraganes said. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
In fact, Kira also volunteers as a therapy dog at nursing homes and at the University of West Florida. Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Anne Howard, 38, a social worker who volunteers with the Wendt Center, empathizes. David Oliver, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteers
Verb
  • The guild donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of local groups, including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Carroll athletes also have access to new recovery tools, including a room with compression boots and another stocked with Legendary Foods products — the company donates about $4,000 worth of protein products each week.
    Charles Baggarly October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While the bans would have only applied in California, the state’s sheer size gives it significant influence over what gets manufactured for sale across the nation.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Showgirl was introduced as an album that gives fans a look behind the Eras Tour curtain, so attendees of that tour were eager to not just relive the magic but learn more about Taylor’s thought processes during such a whirlwind time of her career.
    Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even though there is risk that would come with the move, the Saints should consider it if the option presents itself.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Flaherty has a $20 million player option for next season and could make more by opting out and accepting the qualifying offer, which presents an interesting dilemma.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Volunteers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteers. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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