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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
The status of the tiny principality as a tax haven and the fact that it is almost entirely geared towards tourism, contribute to its outsized appeal.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Frustratingly, Davis could contribute little in the early months, hampered by a recurring calf injury and then, during his recovery, a hamstring strain.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The county would contribute $350 million while the Bengals would chip in $120 million, in addition to the team's annual rent payment.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The former president's decision to seek a second term, only to belatedly withdraw amid questions about his mental acuity, has contributed to the Democrats' current nadir.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Frustratingly, Davis could contribute little in the early months, hampered by a recurring calf injury and then, during his recovery, a hamstring strain.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 31 July 2025
The county would contribute $350 million while the Bengals would chip in $120 million, in addition to the team's annual rent payment.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The former president's decision to seek a second term, only to belatedly withdraw amid questions about his mental acuity, has contributed to the Democrats' current nadir.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
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Viewers will be able to donate to the cause through the Up2Us to #StandUpToCancer campaign, running through Sunday, Aug. 31.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Through the work of this entity, the U.S. had become the global leader in donating to anti-malaria programs and research.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Meyers has volunteered more than five years with KC Pet Project, devoted to fostering kittens who need bottle feeding, a job requiring 24/7 attention.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Turley’s greatest interests, however, were volunteering in politics and social services.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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The recall was given a Class II risk warning on August 1.12 NuNaturals Inc recalled 78 bottles of its Organic Pure Stevia and 78 bottles of its Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Once done, the camera panned over to Kris, who gave a sassy smile before joining her girls.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Omega-3 content per serving: Chia seeds are highly nutritious, providing a shelf-stable source of ALA, plus fiber, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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The statement noted that Morgan Stanley had provided assessment to the exec board and Goldman Sachs the same to the supervisory board.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Chapman is presenting this Saturday’s show, with Logan fronting Sunday evening’s Match of the Day, which will have highlights of the three Premier League matches played that day.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The results are presented on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. $10, $20 with a post-show meet-and-greet, $30 with pre- and post-show meets-and-greets.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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