contributed (to)

past tense of contribute (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributed (to)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Wickens said the blaze was human-caused and remains under investigation.
    Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Pascal and Heyman were the first to be brought on, and after meeting with a number of directors the studio tapped Villeneuve to direct.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 June 2026
  • My e-reader permanently lives in my purse, always ready to be whisked away on another international flight or brought on the subway to pass some time on my commute to work.
    Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • This issue has effected several other manufacturers of other products.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Reyna lifted the ball into the penalty area for Pulisic, who brought it down and won a corner kick.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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