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to take a share or part
eager to participate in the city's cultural life
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Recent Examples of participating
George Petras, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of that can surely be chalked up to missing out on the rest and recharge that non-participating players took advantage of during that break, and McLellan confirmed recently that Larkin came back from the tournament banged up, which hampered him.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Plus, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that patients treated at hospitals that do participate in clinical trials receive better care and have lower mortality rates than patients treated at non-participating hospitals.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Vermont, whose Republican governor has been critical of Trump in the past, also is reportedly not participating in the event in an official capacity.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
To claim the credit, taxpayers must contribute to an SGO in a participating state that has submitted a list of qualified organizations to the IRS.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Though restaurants are not compensated for participating in the tour, many are happy to become repeat stops and end up recommending friends for the tour.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Warner said a couple major companies threatened to stop participating in 2024 before Congress reached a deal to renew Section 702 for two years after a series of abuses by the FBI caused the program to nearly expire.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 June 2026
In a criminal complaint filed in Toledo Municipal Court, a detective described video showing Crisp-Carr participating in the fight.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
They were fined and banned from participating in the following World Cup and qualifiers, halting any progress.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Of the 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, 39 will train in the United States and their fans will follow.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Adjective
Legal observers are neutral, non-participating watchers who often attend police actions to witness, document and monitor law enforcement behavior.
—George Petras, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of that can surely be chalked up to missing out on the rest and recharge that non-participating players took advantage of during that break, and McLellan confirmed recently that Larkin came back from the tournament banged up, which hampered him.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Plus, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that patients treated at hospitals that do participate in clinical trials receive better care and have lower mortality rates than patients treated at non-participating hospitals.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
For five years, since April 2021, he has been barred from participating in contests and other events organized by the United States Tennis Association.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Vermont, whose Republican governor has been critical of Trump in the past, also is reportedly not participating in the event in an official capacity.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
To claim the credit, taxpayers must contribute to an SGO in a participating state that has submitted a list of qualified organizations to the IRS.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Though restaurants are not compensated for participating in the tour, many are happy to become repeat stops and end up recommending friends for the tour.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Warner said a couple major companies threatened to stop participating in 2024 before Congress reached a deal to renew Section 702 for two years after a series of abuses by the FBI caused the program to nearly expire.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 June 2026
In a criminal complaint filed in Toledo Municipal Court, a detective described video showing Crisp-Carr participating in the fight.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
They were fined and banned from participating in the following World Cup and qualifiers, halting any progress.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Of the 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, 39 will train in the United States and their fans will follow.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for participating
Adjective
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An accompanying resolution to assess alternative sites for the project was passed by a 4-2 vote.—
Gregory Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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In the accompanying video, fans get a taste of the pair's sense of humor and chemistry.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Verb
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At the time, Joanna celebrated Magnolia Market's milestone by sharing highlights from the first Silobration on Instagram, including photos and videos of the live performances, vendors and crowds that attended.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Cheri Oteri is sharing a major health update — and a surprising support system.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Authorities added that adult family members were present at the home when the shooting happened.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Carlyle at present owns the majority of Content Partners, although the founders also retain significant shares.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Verb
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While there are lash-growth serums, lengthening mascaras, and even professional lash extensions, knowing when and how to use each of these methods is what will actually make a difference.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
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In the face of not knowing what AI will mean or become, our storytelling mind has jumped in to create answers where there are only questions, known in what is unknown.—
Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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However, in the latest year available, 2024, with tighter restrictions than in the past, one animal was shot by an officer.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The cause and manner of death for Moore, 39, were not immediately available.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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“Participating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participating. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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