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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Even so, many young workers are not yet participating in the stock market.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
In Argentina, a current law already allows for restrictions of activities of oil companies participating in projects considered unauthorised on the islands.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“The District wishes to thank all the proposers and their teams for their time and effort participating in this procurement,” David Travers, director of contracts for the district’s capital improvement program, wrote in the letter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
When trials are paused without disclosure, though, patients can get stuck waiting without much clarity about the potential risks of participating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
I hope she earns a few leas for the stress of participating in this exhibition.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
