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as in donated
to make a donation as part of a group effort
would you like to contribute to the Thanksgiving fund for needy families?
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as in volunteered
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Recent Examples of contributed
Times staff writers James Queally and Richard Winton contributed to this report.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Reporter Kevin Fixler contributed.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Mental health professionals say all of the above factors have contributed to an increase in emotional awareness in today’s kids.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Rafaela Jinich contributed to this newsletter.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
IndyStar reporters Jade Jackson and Ryan Murphy contributed to this article.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Ted Johnson contributed to this report.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Information for this article was contributed by Mike Catalini of The Associated Press.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Reporter Kevin Fixler contributed.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Mental health professionals say all of the above factors have contributed to an increase in emotional awareness in today’s kids.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Rafaela Jinich contributed to this newsletter.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
IndyStar reporters Jade Jackson and Ryan Murphy contributed to this article.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Ted Johnson contributed to this report.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Information for this article was contributed by Mike Catalini of The Associated Press.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributed
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Bolles made toy cars to be donated to children in Mexico, delivered personally by a local Santa Claus.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Yurii Tsybukh, Iryna’s younger brother, recently raised and donated more than $3,000 to continue a university scholarship in her name.—
Daria Kolomiec,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Several members of Kiwanis International volunteered their time to help Wilson with painting, cleaning and spreading mulch at the hut.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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At age 17, Buddy volunteered to defend America in World War II, serving in the Pacific under the great General Douglas MacArthur.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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That ruling gave birth to the endangerment finding two years later.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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That’s the nickname a Scoutmaster gave Bolles some two decades ago, a reference to Kirby vacuum cleaners.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The initial design plan that was presented at the commission meeting does include a 25-foot native tree and landscape buffer that is meant to act as a physical barrier.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The latest Milken Educator Award was presented to a middle and high school teacher at a private school in Bel Air, making her one of two instructors in the state of California to receive the award this year, along with a $25,000 cash prize.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Nielsen's remarks and has not said what vessel was sent to Greenland or provided details about its status or location.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Robert Taylor provided the cross to set up the 2-1 lead.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Contributed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributed. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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