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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
Associated Press reporters around the United States contributed.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Aki Nace and Caroline Cummings contributed to this report.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
This concern likely contributed to the victories of three candidates who were endorsed by the group Save Boca.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Aki Nace and Caroline Cummings contributed to this report.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
This concern likely contributed to the victories of three candidates who were endorsed by the group Save Boca.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
Verb
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If any funds are not claimed, the money will be donated to charity.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The company said that thousands of usable items are donated to ReStore each year by people and businesses.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lori Wittmeyer has been volunteering with SASSA since 2024.—
Meghan O'Brien,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to investigators, during the months she was held captive, the teen was barely given food and was forced to use a water jug as a toilet.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The law extended the program for two years, setting the current expiration deadline and giving lawmakers another opportunity to revisit possible reforms.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Its creator, Mark Hodges, received the same message as Aaron, even though Eyes Up did not provide agents’ real-time locations.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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But one of the most common responses from opponents was that the federal government should let each state decide whether voters must present ID at the polls.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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