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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
Gleason contributed a federal campaign maximum of $5,600 to Fulcher for his 2020 reelection bid.
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Kevin Fixler
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Jawad Rizkallah contributed reporting from Beirut.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 4 June 2026
Joe Kottke and Hannah Peart contributed.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 4 June 2026
And Miles McBride contributed two three-pointers to bolster Brown’s reserve unit.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
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Kevin Fixler
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Jawad Rizkallah contributed reporting from Beirut.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 4 June 2026
Joe Kottke and Hannah Peart contributed.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 4 June 2026
And Miles McBride contributed two three-pointers to bolster Brown’s reserve unit.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
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The Evening for the Arts gala will serve as a large opportunity for community members and local businesses to donate, Tandy said.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Aside from the water plant and meager food deliveries provided by the government, and three fishing boats donated by various NGOs, Lenkutuk says the community has received little assistance.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Sterling Nasa was volunteered by a friend after Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz asked if there were any capable sight readers in the audience at Sydney’s Darling Harbour Theatre, CNN affiliate 7News reported.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Crews are a mix of skills and experiences, those that live onboard and those that volunteer to join a day’s racing—a water taxi dropping volunteers off at their respective boats each morning before each leg gets underway.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Further, current macroeconomic risks would call for more hedging, given that consumer sentiment may be pressured in the coming months by persistently higher oil prices, while decline in the savings rate could signal another sign of fragility, Murphy said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Plans are underway to provide wetsuits to the men and the rescue divers taught the group how to use the specialized equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Three special honors will be handed during ceremony — two Career Achievement recipients, presented to film editors of outstanding merit and the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor, presented to a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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For SpaceX, the uninhibited nature of CEO Elon Musk, especially in his posts on X, presents risks amid the formality of the IPO process, said University of Notre Dame finance professor Timothy Loughran.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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