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
Zach Powell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief adviser who remains a volunteer on his reelection campaign, will appear in court Thursday to face additional charges, her lawyer said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
For more information on how to volunteer, see letsgooutside.org.
—Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 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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Verb
In 1958, Pete’s father (also named Pete) began serving as a volunteer team host for the Little League World Series, held in this town of 6,000 people 13 miles away.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief adviser who remains a volunteer on his reelection campaign, will appear in court Thursday to face additional charges, her lawyer said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
At the time of his hiring, records show, Hasbrouck was required to have an active medical license with the state, and volunteered to take care of it shortly after his hiring.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
For more information on how to volunteer, see letsgooutside.org.
—Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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Two anonymous donors each donated $500, and a third donated $1,200 to buy supplies.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Among those who donated, self-transcendent participants gave significantly more of their income than those with a personal-self worldview.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As of July 2025, that number surged to 451 voluntary participants — a staggering increase of over 3,500% that underscores the growing need for safeguards in the digital gambling era.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
20 Aug. 2025
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County executives who leave office voluntary, choose their immediate successors, according to the charter.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated August 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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Business outlet TheStreet reported that stores had been given a grace period to implement the change that ends Aug. 31.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Osaka, still in her prime, gave birth in 2023 and returned in 2024.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Liberty Media has discovered that F1’s wealthiest fans are willing to pay exponentially more for exclusive experiences.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The supply of willing players always outweighs the demand.—
Andrew Hughes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Analysts expect no relief for at least a month, even though the Russian government imposed a ban on exporting petrol in late July - which in turn contributed to a rise in exports of crude oil instead.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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Even period dramas like Little Women or Pride and Prejudice contribute to the hallmarks of the aesthetic, encouraging the use of floral wallpaper, vintage prints, and layered textiles that feel both scholarly and lived-in.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Volunteer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteer. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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