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as in donating
to make a donation as part of a group effort
would you like to contribute to the Thanksgiving fund for needy families?
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as in volunteering
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Recent Examples of contributing
When juveniles joined the effort, he was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of minors.
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Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
When this happens, the city becomes the landlord, and the tax base the landlords were contributing to stops coming.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Fiasco, which is led by Rumours and Less Than Kind producer Jennifer Beasley, will source, creatively develop, package and market the series, with Bonus contributing production expertize, financing support and exec input.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
But ballooning costs aren’t the only factor contributing to the dramatic upswing in retail prices.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Last week, Newsom's office announced a tool to track whether AI is contributing to job losses in the state.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
As with any heat, climate change is also contributing to this event.
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Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
The companies will bring their respective expertise to the project, with EDF contributing its experience in operating and developing nuclear plants in the UK, and Holtec providing its SMR-300 reactor technology, manufacturing capability, and project development expertise.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Gonzalez was one of the many Sox players contributing to Friday’s 22-1 victory.
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Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
When this happens, the city becomes the landlord, and the tax base the landlords were contributing to stops coming.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
Fiasco, which is led by Rumours and Less Than Kind producer Jennifer Beasley, will source, creatively develop, package and market the series, with Bonus contributing production expertize, financing support and exec input.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
But ballooning costs aren’t the only factor contributing to the dramatic upswing in retail prices.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Last week, Newsom's office announced a tool to track whether AI is contributing to job losses in the state.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
As with any heat, climate change is also contributing to this event.
—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
The companies will bring their respective expertise to the project, with EDF contributing its experience in operating and developing nuclear plants in the UK, and Holtec providing its SMR-300 reactor technology, manufacturing capability, and project development expertise.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Gonzalez was one of the many Sox players contributing to Friday’s 22-1 victory.
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Lamond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing
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As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to stay cool.
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After Bezos’ ex-wife, noted philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, was praised for donating over $26 billion through her foundation, Yield Giving, Musk criticized her efforts.
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Menna was volunteering with a drama program at Saint Joseph Catholic School on May 6 when a storm moved in.
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Another is a nurse who transitions from hospital shifts to part-time caregiving, art classes, fishing, church choir, and volunteering at a community garden.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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Perhaps that last claim feels overblown, but movies indisputably falsify reality, presenting a world that seems hypervivid for a few hours but vanishes when the lights come up.
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Research is ongoing to evaluate components made using additive manufacturing or 3D printing, where objects are made layer by layer, presenting different challenges for stress testing.
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“Contributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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