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participation

[pahr-tis-uh-pey-shuhn] / pɑrˌtɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
partnership
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid assistance attendance cooperation help presence sharing support
STRONG
concurrence encouragement
WEAK
joining in taking part
Antonyms
STRONGEST
absence blockage hindrance hurt injury obstruction stop stoppage

Example Sentences

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Higher labor-force participation would actually be good news for the job market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Understanding that dynamic helps explain why it is essential to distinguish the present dispute from cases in which courts are being asked to intervene to protect democratic participation.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Analyst cites Voyager’s lead in Starlab development, missile market exposure, and potential Golden Dome participation.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He said that participation in a diving club also helped develop other vital life skills.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

‘I want a participation award, too! Everybody wins!’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.