contribute (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute (to)
Verb
  • The organization said in its report that the positive growth in GDP and global trade dollars would be influenced by several benefits AI could bring about, including lower costs for trade operations.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The case was brought about earlier this year after the Metropolitan Police studied video footage of the November concert at London’s O2 Kentish Town following statements Kneecap made during their set at Coachella.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The notion that vaccines cause autism was born out of a fraudulent 1998 study, hypothesizing that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine caused intestinal inflammation, which, in turn, led to the development of autism.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Even an occasional rodent will appear, probably the single visitor that caused the suspension of the entire operation.
    Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Becerra, known for exploring themes of social and familial rupture—draws on his own teenage experiences to craft a raw, contemplative portrait of youth on the edge.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The work drew on electron microscopy facilities at the Molecular Foundry and received support from the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, the inning unraveled just long enough for the Red Sox to create a brand-new ballgame.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Done right, these collaborations not only generate hype, but pay off.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Morrisey hasn’t withdrawn his executive order, which conflicts with the state’s immunization law, and has generated confusion and uncertainty.
    Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nightly entertainment, including magic shows and live music, brings energy to the evenings.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Nathaniel Lowe greeted Kyle Finnegan with a sacrifice fly that brought Boston within a run before the Tigers righty reliever could end the seventh.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Flood warnings are in place, as rapid rainfall could produce flash and urban flooding and potential mudslides in elevated areas of Cuba, according to the NHC.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • This episode of The Sunday Story was produced by Andrew Mambo and Abby Wendle.
    September 28, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Just days after a trial began, Amazon has settled a consumer lawsuit brought on by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2023.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
  • He's also brought on a new executive team including CFO Cathy Smith, Global Chief Brand Officer Tressie Lieberman and Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams.
    Kate Rogers,Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Contribute (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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