CONTRIBUTED (TO) Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

contributed (to)

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past tense of contribute (to)

as in brought about

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His opposition to Korea’s closed-door policy brought about his imprisonment and execution.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
The football team brought about 100 new male students to campus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of brought about

Verb

The actions of the first medical providers caused permanent injury, disfigurement and suffering, according to the lawsuit.

— Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region, where the borders of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah meet, caused water levels to rise, and forced dramatic rooftop rescues and evacuations in late October.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

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Police believe the alleged misconduct dates back to at least 2022 when Bumper was brought on as the new food services director.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Evero was brought on the Panthers’ staff in 2023 after a successful brief stint as defensive coordinator with the Denver Broncos.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of brought on

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That flag created a lot of debate, and people studied a slow-mo video and a second view of the penalty.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
The company was created by Palmer Luckey, the founder of the military defense company Anduril Industries, and Ben Lamm, the co-founder of the genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of created

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The Rams, the NFL’s top offense in yards per game, generated only 24 yards in 15 plays during their first five possessions and were zero for five on third down.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
In his hands, their coherence lay elsewhere, in their responsiveness to the situations that generated them.

— Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of generated

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The students brought 16 wreaths and 16 red hearts -- one for each victim -- outside the station building.

— MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Better Over Time should give him an opportunity to expunge his anguish and, if not necessarily heal, then find clarity on why his preternatural talent has brought a mixture of blessings and frustration.

— Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of brought

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Cole Sulser came in for Tampa Bay and induced a 5-4 fielder’s choice, with a stellar play by Caminero to field the ball on a short-hop to end the threat and send the game to the 9th inning.

— Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
The Wayne State 2025 study also found that administering testosterone after injury reduced excessive cardiovascular reactivity induced by traumatic brain injury.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

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