contribute (to)

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Verb
  • The administration’s norm-shattering masks a more fundamental misunderstanding of how administrative power can bring about lasting change.
    Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026
  • By reimagining its approach, the Baltimore County Police Department has brought about meaningful change and positioned itself to better meet the future needs of the profession.
    Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the noses of many people and often do not cause problems.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Further symbols associated with neo-Nazism and militant accelerationism were found at the scene of the shooting, including a flag with a Sonnenrad on it and a gas can with SS bolts drawn on it, according to sources.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
  • Produced in partnership with CMG, which granted exclusive access for the project, the film draws on immersive reconstructions and recent archaeological discoveries.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • The attention to detail even extends to creating individual ambiences for each of the five steam and sauna rooms, including the forest clearing steam room, which feels like sitting in a fairytale glade.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • It’s made with a breathable upper, a double-lace lock that creates a snug fit to prevent your foot from slipping out of the shoe, and a sturdy and durable rubber outsole that can handle frequent use.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • That film generated some moody power before collapsing into a pile of surrealist-horror shards.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 May 2026
  • The massive dataset generated by the platform allows retailers and brands to forecast demand, optimize product assortments and analyze physical consumer behavior in ways that were previously only possible through online shopping metrics.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Mercury enters Gemini in your 5th House of Creativity, bringing fresh language, playful ideas, and more courage around self expression.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
  • The holiday weekend brought even more people into the city.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • Nectar is a sweet, syrupy liquid produced in the blossoms, stems and leaves of many plants.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • Through the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has produced numbers not seen at this stage of the postseason in roughly 50 years.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • That the series houses its mad science experiments and cartoonish fight scenes in familiar packaging goes a long way toward keeping it accessible, but the charming eccentricities and their astute implementation add up to a Spider-story worth investing in — bring on the strange.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
  • And Colbert made the most of it, bringing on special cameos from pals like Tig Notaro, his original bandleader, and a certain lad from Liverpool.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 May 2026
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“Contribute (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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