participate
verb (used without object)
to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share (usually followed byin ).
are participating
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present progressiveof participate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The S&P 500’s latest string of records has come with a catch: Fewer stocks are participating in the rally.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
"We are participating symbolically because the law says you cannot boycott elections consecutively. We are participating, mainly to avoid deregistration," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
The offseason workout program is about “setting foundations” that will help once players are participating in full-speed settings during training camp.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
About 35.8% of teens are participating in the workforce as of April, a rate that’s fairly consistent with teen employment trends going back to the financial crisis in 2008.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
I’m glad that you children have adjusted to life with your new father and are participating in family activities.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
