participate
verb (used without object)
to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed byin ).
participating
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present participleof participate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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If you spend three hours catching up over dinner instead of hopping between bars, are you participating less in nightlife?
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
They include referees who took charge of qualifying matches for the 2014 World Cup and 2012 Olympic Games in London in which the South Korea national team were participating.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Harrods asked people participating in its settlement program to support it in recovering costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
If a player from a participating U.S. lottery wins the jackpot, they may choose to receive the prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or as a lump-sum payment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Some say that by participating in the charrette, I’ve lost my effectiveness in the conservative community,” he said with a small, sad smile.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
