as in to donate
to make a present of
trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time
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as in voluntary
done, made, or given with one's own free will
volunteer work at the hospital
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Recent Examples of volunteer
Oumou Fofana, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
The highest four-day total was 14.14 inches, recorded at a volunteer rain gauge located 9 miles east-southeast of Hot Springs Village that is part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2025
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Police said the man had volunteered to feed his brother’s dogs and was last seen just after 10 p.m. local time on Aug. 19, 2024, according to the BBC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Dylan Slagle, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2022
Glauner noted that Fire Station 1, at 4383 Center Road, was built in 1960 with additional bays installed in the 1970s, at a time when the department was all-volunteer.
—Brian Lisik, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2022
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Noun
In Missouri, a 16-year-old volunteer firefighter lost his life while responding to a water rescue call on Friday, April 4.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
The highest four-day total was 14.14 inches, recorded at a volunteer rain gauge located 9 miles east-southeast of Hot Springs Village that is part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
After volunteering as a phone banker for local nonprofits in high school, Plasencia pursued communications jobs after graduating from Barry University.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Police said the man had volunteered to feed his brother’s dogs and was last seen just after 10 p.m. local time on Aug. 19, 2024, according to the BBC.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The fire company is the only one in Carroll County that is completely volunteer run, with no career fire personnel.
—Dylan Slagle, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2022
Glauner noted that Fire Station 1, at 4383 Center Road, was built in 1960 with additional bays installed in the 1970s, at a time when the department was all-volunteer.
—Brian Lisik, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteer
Verb
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Resting at auction and donate the proceeds to the organization.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Keiser said fans responded by donating ears in a variety of themes — Haunted Mansion, Star Wars, Main Street Electrical Parade, Minnie Mouse — from personal piles and storage.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What's Being Recalled And Why The voluntary recall was initiated by Cabot’s parent company, Agri-Mark, Inc., on March 26, 2025, after internal testing detected elevated levels of coliform bacteria.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the letter, DeJoy told lawmakers that the agency plans to cut 10,000 employees through voluntary early retirement efforts.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Plenty even gave me their own kitty stories too.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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But state lawmakers have been looking for ways to give citizens and communities more of a voice in the decisions, and are focusing efforts this spring on Senate Bill 78.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To address the loss in purchasing power since 2019, the state would have to increase the basic allotment by $1,340 — and legislators are not willing to make that commitment for public schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Competition from other hunters is minimal, and good hunting can be had by anyone willing to put in some effort.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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And some of his moves on those fronts — like levying tariffs and upping deportations — risk contributing to higher costs and hurdles to homeownership for everyday Americans.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Volunteer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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