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
The Los Angeles Chargers were the first team to begin training camp last week, allowed because of their participation in the Hall of Fame Game on July 31.
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Nick Harris
july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Wimbledon gives ninety per cent of its profits to Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association, to encourage participation in the sport and to support the next generation of élite players.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
With six kilometers to go, a crash at the back of the peloton left around 10 riders strewn across the road and some no doubt fearing their participation in the race was over.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Clinical trial participation among cancer patients remains low, particularly for Americans of color.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 11 July 2025
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Nick Harris
july 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
Wimbledon gives ninety per cent of its profits to Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association, to encourage participation in the sport and to support the next generation of élite players.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
With six kilometers to go, a crash at the back of the peloton left around 10 riders strewn across the road and some no doubt fearing their participation in the race was over.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Clinical trial participation among cancer patients remains low, particularly for Americans of color.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
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The terms outline a plan for $470 million worth of stadium improvements with the Bengals paying $120 million and county contributions capped at $350 million.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Hassenfeld was also founding benefactor of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, and his family’s contributions helped to establish the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at Brown University.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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The filles program lasted ten years, ending in 1673 when French involvement in Holland required the financing previously expended on the costly filles du roi program.—
Ann Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
9 July 2025
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The season also ended with Bradley and her brother Hal Jackson (Joe Tippet) turning themselves into authorities after Bradley deleted footage that showcased Hal’s involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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