as in donating
to make a present of
trained tax consultants who volunteer their services at tax time
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Recent Examples of volunteering
After volunteering with humanitarian relief efforts for about a year, Ziuraitis pursued training to become a combat medic, was recruited to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine and reached the level of combat corpsman.
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Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
People interested in volunteering can go to the Purdue Center at 300 South Oak Ave.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Rabbi Harlig says several members of his congregation have already expressed interest in volunteering—signaling that, for some, the program could be quickly put into practice once the law takes effect.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite being retired, my mom is constantly on the go with yoga and ballet classes, volunteering at the local food bank, church service, and community events.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping – more than on education, volunteering or even talking on the phone.
—Mark Bartholomew, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Earth Day festivities are happening across the nation and throughout California with people celebrating and volunteering to show their love and support for their local community.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Beyond that, volunteering your time, using your voice to raise awareness, or simply educating yourself and others can be just as powerful.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
People interested in volunteering can go to the Purdue Center at 300 South Oak Ave.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Rabbi Harlig says several members of his congregation have already expressed interest in volunteering—signaling that, for some, the program could be quickly put into practice once the law takes effect.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Despite being retired, my mom is constantly on the go with yoga and ballet classes, volunteering at the local food bank, church service, and community events.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping – more than on education, volunteering or even talking on the phone.
—Mark Bartholomew, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Earth Day festivities are happening across the nation and throughout California with people celebrating and volunteering to show their love and support for their local community.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Beyond that, volunteering your time, using your voice to raise awareness, or simply educating yourself and others can be just as powerful.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteering
Verb
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Casa de las Campanas is donating the cookies, while Albertsons is providing the water.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And Queen’s Table is donating over $511,500 to bridge.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The bullpen, with Kyle Hurt and Jake Eder also contributing, held back the Cubs (17-10) the rest of the way.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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He has been accused of contributing to the spread of ethnic hatred toward Ramaswamy, including repeatedly taking issue with the candidate's Indian heritage and Hindu faith.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Volunteering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volunteering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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