Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributed (to)
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However, throughout the podcast, Smith still maintained his stance on the case that has brought about controversial divide and racial undertones.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026 -
A lot of eukaryotic genes are also close relatives of one another, brought about by multiple duplications of an ancestral gene.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Wickens said the blaze was human-caused and remains under investigation.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Musk brought on Johnsen as CFO in 2011 explicitly to guide SpaceX through its IPO.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The center also defended its decision to appeal the legal challenge brought on by Beatty, who argued that the center had violated its authority in renaming the institution.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next day or two.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team also provides free, confidential, 24-hour emotional support to those effected by traumatic incidents at (617)431-0125.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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This issue has effected several other manufacturers of other products.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Because the researchers induced boredom before measuring creativity, the findings suggest a causal effect rather than a simple association.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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She was induced into a coma in early May, after being hospitalized for emergency intestinal surgery.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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“Contributed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributed%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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