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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
Alan He and Kaia Hubbard contributed to this report.
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 8 May 2025
Times staff writer Clara Harter contributed to this report.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The group specifically cited CalSTRS investing in such corporations as Palantir Technologies, Elbit Systems, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Maersk as contributing to the death of more than 50,000 Palestinian people.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
That means investing in smarter border security, expanding legal pathways, and protecting the rights of asylum seekers and immigrant families who contribute so much to our communities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 8 May 2025
Times staff writer Clara Harter contributed to this report.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
The group specifically cited CalSTRS investing in such corporations as Palantir Technologies, Elbit Systems, Caterpillar, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Maersk as contributing to the death of more than 50,000 Palestinian people.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
That means investing in smarter border security, expanding legal pathways, and protecting the rights of asylum seekers and immigrant families who contribute so much to our communities.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
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But after one of their companies donated $5 million to Donald Trump’s second inaugural, their SEC troubles miraculously disappeared.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The software, donated by wildfire recovery foundations, aims to speed up a process already being criticized as moving too slowly.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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One of the best ways to do that is by volunteering.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Recently, the city announced several lawyers had volunteered to represent the city pro bono if there’s legal action about the flags.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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The information and opinions contained in this article are provided by the author and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Temporary housing assistance for the residents was provided by Hanover Township Emergency Services.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Alexander's release was presented to Israel as a goodwill gesture from Hamas to President Donald Trump and came as a global hunger monitor said Gaza's entire population is at critical risk of famine.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The results of the trial, which were funded by Eli Lilly, were presented at a conference in Malaga, Spain, the BBC reported on Monday.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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