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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
Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.
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IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Actively participate, learn, contribute and help others.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Louisville Courier-Journal contributed to this report.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Fox News’ Caitlin McFall and Emma Bussey contributed to this report.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Actively participate, learn, contribute and help others.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Louisville Courier-Journal contributed to this report.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Fox News’ Caitlin McFall and Emma Bussey contributed to this report.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
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By contrast, Jeffrey goes out of his way to help the employees, breaking into Mitch’s computer to change their timesheets and stealing a trash bag full of goodies to donate to the toy drive at Leigh’s church.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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This time, the surplus stock—mostly from European brands—was sold rather than donated.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ned pushes a big red button at the end of the press to see what happens, and nothing does — but then his phone starts blowing up with staffers volunteering to pitch in on his new local reporting initiative.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
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This year’s festival campaign includes partnerships with The Bowery Mission and Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy to engage New York residents to volunteer, with support from Goodera.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to that, a membership gives you access to Prime Video, with unlimited streaming and original programming.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is tremendous demand to be part of NFL team ownership and, relative to other leagues, very few sales or transfers of ownership stakes give a buyer controlling interest in a team.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The triangular lights have a solar panel on the long, top side that generates power throughout the day to provide up to eight hours of lighting overnight.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Dario Essugo and Andrey Santos (following his return from Strasbourg on loan) provide more options in midfield.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This also presents an opportunity for Europe to turn strongly towards renewables and develop more nuclear, wind, and water infrastructure in order to fully account for the gap which would further erode Russia’s relevance in that market.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The highlights from this game present some amazing visuals, most notably the muddy baseball infield cutout at what was then called Joe Robbie Stadium.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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