Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributed (to)
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But refocusing their philanthropy brought about major changes.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026 -
There is a large secular decline that has been brought about by the internet that has continued on without too much change.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Emery’s side appeared strangely leggy, as if having a week between games caused more lethargy than looking well-rested.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s statements against ICE caused consternation ahead of his performance.—
Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Kraft Heinz had expected to close the spinoff at the end of 2026 and brought on industry veteran and former Kellogg boss Cahillane to guide it through the split.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2014, Rosso brought on British fashion star John Galliano, who logged an eventful decade at the house, catapulting its global notoriety and fashion credentials.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Romero created trouble for himself by trying to turn on the ball with his backheel just outside the penalty area while under pressure from Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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See our gallery created by Courier Journal photographers Michael Clevenger and Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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My condolences to those others who have been effected by this tragic destruction.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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As in all del Gaudio’s work, wood is used prominently for its visceral impact, all of it naturally and boldly treated and effected with precise detailing.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Nets agreed to a multi-team deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors that sent Chris Paul to Toronto and brought Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-round pick and cash considerations to Brooklyn.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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With the help of interior decorator Poplak, Diana brought a bright high-English style to her three-story marital home.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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This is not the first time AI systems, induced to interact with other AIs or themselves, have acted surprisingly.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Neurological evidence such as magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is widely used in court to show whether and to what extent brain damage induced a person to commit a violent act.—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Contributed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributed%20%28to%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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