Thesaurus results for PARTICIPATES

participates

verb

present tense third-person singular of participate

as in shares

to take a share or part eager to participate in the city's cultural life

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Recent Examples of participates That shift is redefining who participates and why running is culturally relevant. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 Later, Enola also participates in a horseback chase and violent fistfight with the female villain. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 Known to get into the minutiae of coding himself, Andreou actively participates in building tools, with a vibrant personality that commands the room. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026 The event goes beyond a traditional lecture and encourages participates to share and connect their own experiences to the country’s history, organizers said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Alaska participates in a non-partisan top 4 primary election, meaning there is only one ballot and all candidates are listed together, regardless of political party. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 3 July 2026 The company participates in emergency calls, listens to organizations already operating in affected areas, and tries to verify needs before moving equipment or supplies. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook participates in a board meeting at the Federal Reserve on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 June 2026 Lamine Yamal participates in Spain's open training session ahead of their first game of the 2026 World Cup against Cape Verde at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 14, 2026. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 15 June 2026

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Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Legend shares a staggering scale with its two sister ships – Icon of the Seas launched in 2024, and Star of the Seas last year – but features a number of new and reimagined venues and activities.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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