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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
At the same time, novel current routing allows for maximum magnetic flux cancellation, contributing to the power module’s clean, low-loss electrical output—in other words, its ultrahigh efficiency, according to a press release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Smith led the way for Everman with 100 yards on 19 carries with Lebron Bowdy (10 carries-59 yards) and Daveyon Miles (11-51) contributing as well.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Early excitement and zeal often hide the truth that one partner may be contributing far less than the other.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Idaho’s housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, stretching budgets and contributing to the Treasure Valley’s increase in homelessness.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
Economists generally view tariffs as a temporary price impetus but not contributing to longer-lasting inflation.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Jessica Trepanier, who lives next to the warehouse, frequently sees the trucks parking in no-parking spaces, contributing to the traffic backups.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
He's also continued to provide voices for Robot Chicken, which he's been contributing to for two decades and counting.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Smith led the way for Everman with 100 yards on 19 carries with Lebron Bowdy (10 carries-59 yards) and Daveyon Miles (11-51) contributing as well.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Early excitement and zeal often hide the truth that one partner may be contributing far less than the other.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Idaho’s housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, stretching budgets and contributing to the Treasure Valley’s increase in homelessness.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
Economists generally view tariffs as a temporary price impetus but not contributing to longer-lasting inflation.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Jessica Trepanier, who lives next to the warehouse, frequently sees the trucks parking in no-parking spaces, contributing to the traffic backups.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
He's also continued to provide voices for Robot Chicken, which he's been contributing to for two decades and counting.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing
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One anecdote does well to illustrate the apparent association between donating to Newsom and succeeding in California.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Voters should see who's donating to what causes or candidates so that either the donors or candidates are held accountable, the argument goes.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This requires building relationships with editors and volunteering to share your expertise.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This is standard fare for us — volunteering to speak on various topics at community events.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The club fees paid by growers go to marketing investments used for websites, TikToks, and ads, giving it wider appeal.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the image of a college education providing the future to financial security has already started to show cracks, here is another — the top and bottom poverty rates by major.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Mara Roszak developed the RŌZ Evergreen Style Cream to use in place of traditional gels, providing light-to-medium hold with shea butter, hydrolyzed pea protein, and carnauba wax.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Darrell Smith, assistant commissioner for school choice and parent empowerment, spoke about the rankings while presenting an update on Arkansas' Educational Freedom Accounts program to the state Board of Education.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Contributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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