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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
Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
One Sumo Citrus provides more than sufficient vitamin C for most adults, but smaller servings of other fruits and vegetables throughout the day can also contribute.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Vigliotti and Pat Milton contributed to this report.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
These are people who have family, who have contributed to this country for decades.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
One Sumo Citrus provides more than sufficient vitamin C for most adults, but smaller servings of other fruits and vegetables throughout the day can also contribute.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Vigliotti and Pat Milton contributed to this report.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
These are people who have family, who have contributed to this country for decades.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
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The trunk of her car is crammed with water jugs, cat food and donated Pollo Tropical bowls for feeding dishes.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Outdated Electronics Some electronics are ideal for donating to thrift stores or re-use centers.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Janagarajan threw himself into the community, volunteering as a school crossing guard and serving as director of his neighborhood’s homeowners association.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
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The 31-year-old right-hander is being given an opportunity to make the starting rotation, one of a group of what is likely five pitchers vying for what is almost certainly one available spot at the start of the season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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And there are likely more revelations and resignations to come, given the millions of documents spanning many years in the files released.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hospitals are so poorly equipped that patients are asked to provide supplies needed for their care, from syringes to surgical screws.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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This satellite will provide broadband internet and communications capability for public use facilities in Indonesia’s rural regions.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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This balance of fine dining and homestyle hospitality continues with familiar dishes presented in modern and elegant ways.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence is frequently presented as a solution to some of society’s most complex challenges.—
Heather Madden,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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