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as in to volunteer
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Recent Examples of contribute
Associated Press reporter Lisa Baumann contributed to this report.
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Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
Stewart Clarke contributed to this week’s International Insider.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 June 2025
The knowledge from a unique career in football has contributed to him becoming the perfect foil to Emery.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green’s name also popped up on the video board listing the names of those who contributed to the hospital.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
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Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
Stewart Clarke contributed to this week’s International Insider.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 June 2025
The knowledge from a unique career in football has contributed to him becoming the perfect foil to Emery.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green’s name also popped up on the video board listing the names of those who contributed to the hospital.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
Verb
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In 2024, Isaacman donated to several Democrats, including Sens. Chuck Schumer, Jon Tester, Bob Casey and Mark Kelly.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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The guild donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups, including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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She’s volunteered at White Pony for the last nine years, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Three captains have volunteered so far in Escondido, Encinitas and downtown San Diego.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Adding Ángeles Cruz also seemed natural to give Sira a voice.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Some shook their legs nervously, others gave death glares to folks with the misfortune of sitting on creaky chairs.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Stankey believed substantially more content would increase viewer engagement, and that would provide more data, in turn enabling monetization through advertising and subscriptions.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Olivia Jackson from Sage Canyon School was presented with the Arts Award for her extraordinary dedication to dance, training 26 hours each week and excelling in national competitions with versatility and passion.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Colquitt was overwhelmed when the Lamar Hunt Trophy, the AFC’s top prize named for the Chiefs’ founder, was presented to Clark Hunt for the first time.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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