as in contribution
the state or action of being actively involved in something
The subjects were thanked for their valuable participation in the study.
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Recent Examples of participation
Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender and Selena Gomez have previously been tipped as part of the cast, with Blanchett discussing her participation during a masterclass at Cannes.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 May 2026
After nearly four decades shaping the global combat sports landscape, Coker is back to lead a new MMA league venture with funding led by investment firm Creator Sports Capital and participation from Griffin Gaming Partners and others.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026
The comptroller has demonstrated that when families can’t find or afford childcare, women’s labor force participation decreases dramatically, impacting families trajectories, the economy, and state revenues.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
When asked directly whether these actions could disproportionately affect Black political participation, Dolezal rejected that characterization.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 May 2026
After nearly four decades shaping the global combat sports landscape, Coker is back to lead a new MMA league venture with funding led by investment firm Creator Sports Capital and participation from Griffin Gaming Partners and others.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026
The comptroller has demonstrated that when families can’t find or afford childcare, women’s labor force participation decreases dramatically, impacting families trajectories, the economy, and state revenues.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
When asked directly whether these actions could disproportionately affect Black political participation, Dolezal rejected that characterization.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
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In Miller’s contribution to Media Hostages, Unset Blvd, Davis and her identity as the only Black woman in the game are the main subject.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Starry is propelled by my real and personal anger that these women’s contributions to the genre have been minimized or elided altogether.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The letters also cited Buyer's 18-years in Congress and mentioned his involvement as a House prosecutor during the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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In addition to Ross, seven other defendants have been sentenced after pleading guilty to RICO conspiracy or other charges connected with their gang involvement.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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