How to Use participate in a Sentence

participate

verb
  • Most people joined the game, but a few chose not to participate.
  • And any one of you that wants to participate, bring it on.
    — Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The kids were able to participate in drills and enjoy the new courts.
    — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Users can participate with their friends in games like tag or dodgeball.
    — David Lucatch, Forbes, 13 Apr. 2022
  • States have to opt in to the program to participate.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Those who want to participate must wear a plain white shirt in the style of the photo project.
    — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2023
  • But just as many figures play against type, or seem not to participate in any type at all.
    — Max Norman, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
  • There is no cost to participate.
    — Bob Helbig, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • There is no cost to participate.
    — Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • There is no cost to participate.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • There is no cost to participate.
    — Bob Helbig, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
  • There is no cost to participate.
    — Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • Two of them did not participate in the ruling.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Rougeau said his school has struggled with whether to participate in the rankings or not.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2023
  • This year’s team may be closer than ever — with a chance to do more than just participate.
    — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Anyone can sign up to participate, but must pass a safety test.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
  • Those drones can participate in the bonus program.
    — Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Why were their kids being asked to participate?
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Here's what else to know and how to participate in Nashville.
    — Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
  • All are welcome to participate in the 5K or kids half mile run.
    — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • Iran has a cross-country skier who was set to participate.
    — Adam Schreck, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • None of the participating athletes have to pay for their flights.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • The league did not find that the players who participated in the game were not playing to win.
    — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2023
  • And so what is your obligation to participate in health research on your own body?
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
  • My way of participating was to ask follow-up questions to learn more about them.
    — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2023
  • Anyone around the world is able to participate by casting online votes for their top five birds.
    — María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2022
  • These games will decide the seeds and which teams must participate in the play-in tournament.
    — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
  • To participate, follow the signs from the main hall into the classroom wing.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 21 June 2022
  • School staff were instructed not to participate, and parents were told to stay away.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • People of all ages showed up to participate and watch the tournament.
    — Marlee Zanna Thompson, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2022

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