contributed

verb

past tense of contribute
1
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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2
as in volunteered
to make a present of contributes money to a variety of worthy causes

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Recent Examples of contributed Friday, even smaller moments contributed to the one-run victory. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Gilchrest’s beef – dressed up as a virtue – is that so few people have contributed anything to her. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 Associated Press journalist Lucas Dumphreys in Rio de Janeiro contributed to this report. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 Alicia León in Chapinería, Spain, and Nicole Winfield in Rome contributed to this report. — Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 The downpours contributed to flight delays and cancellations at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark airports on the eve of the World Cup final match in New Jersey on Sunday. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 His domineering physical appearance coupled with his goofy online persona have contributed to the craze. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributed
  1. donated
  2. volunteered
  3. gave
  4. presented
  5. provided
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  • The land originally set aside for the capital was donated by the Van Riper family, according to the Missouri State Fair website.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Larson’s team points to corporate PACs that have donated money to an outside group affiliated with Crosspartisan PAC.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of donated
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  • But for many Georgians who volunteered, worked, performed or attended the Games, the memories that have endured are far more personal.
    — Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • According to Gatorade, Emerson volunteered at The North Texas Food Bank and Mission Arlington, led youth baseball training sessions and delivered home care services during the holiday season while maintaining an A average in the classroom.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of volunteered
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Definition of gave
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  • Injunction hearings involve extensive legal arguments and evidence presented by both sides.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The prosecution also presented photos of the baby after it was found, lying on an autopsy table.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of presented
Verb
  • The new buildings also provided cheaper housing options for Caracas workers who couldn’t afford to live in the city.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Tehran has provided the group with sea mines, ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones), according to a 2021 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of provided

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