contributed (to)

past tense of contribute (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributed (to)
Verb
  • Speaking at the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Al-Falih said the rapid pace of tech innovation, changes in trade policies, and the rise of new markets in the Global South have brought about massive change.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Our initial days as newlyweds brought about unique challenges.
    Maggie Macintosh, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Infant botulism is caused by a bacterium that produces toxins in the large intestine.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Vanderbilt has been working on tempo all season, hasn’t used it a ton in games yet, but unleashed it Saturday and caused trouble.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In addition, the male protagonist, Alan Bernstein, has to deal with the tragic death of his wife also a result from the conditions brought on by COVID-19.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Seth Grahame-Smith Rated PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes The legacy characters are augmented by a new, younger trio of magicians, apparently brought on to continue the series if the original actors’ paycheck demands become too onerous.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
  • This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
    Data Skrive, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The right-hander generated a ground ball to get the force out at home in an extremely close call, and the very next pitch was a risky fly out tracked down by Andy Pages (who entered the game after the bases were loaded).
    Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • For the first time, solar energy generated more electricity than coal across the European Union.
    Alexis Abramson, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • As Deadline previously reported, Paramount television and marketing/distribution were effected today.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Visitors can explore everything from the evolution of visual effects to cultural changes effected by documentaries, with interactive installations, film screenings, Q&As, and rotating exhibitions.
    Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Johnston wrote that the Bright Futures Fund was brought into the diocesan accounting system and was under the regular oversight of its finance office.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • For instance, check out his composed stop and kick-back at the end of this jaw-dropping eight-pass sequence, one that ended in a Risacher 3-pointer and induced the Lakers to raise the white flag with nearly 18 minutes remaining.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Mahomes induced two questionable penalties that led to 10 points in two separate drives.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Contributed (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributed%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.

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