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
  • The horror feature draws on a Vietnamese urban legend about a cursed Saigon apartment block from the 1990s, following an estranged young man who returns home to discover his mother is possessed.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2026
  • At the heart of the ranking is its Quality of Life Index, a broad framework developed by InterNations that draws on five key subcategories, including healthcare, safety, and security.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Wilson worked alongside stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn and the Oscar de la Renta team to create a custom gown featuring tiny Japanese cherry blossoms around the neckline and scattered throughout the design, according to Vogue.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • On the planet, the Mandalorians encounter Gideon, who is revealed to have created clones of himself.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 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
  • No wonder that, in the 1940s, France produced ~2B gallons of wine annually, while the US made ~150m gallons.
    Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026
  • Among his earliest campaign donors, according to city filings, is top unscripted producer Jeff Jenkins, known for producing The Simple Life as well as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its offshoots.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Next school year, Granger will teach a new elective class for theater, brought on by demand, her experience in the field and the fact that La Jolla High School has a theater program.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • The lawsuit was brought on behalf of five Spirit former employees who live in Florida and one in South Carolina.
    David Lyons, Chicago Tribune, 14 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 20 May. 2026.

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