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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The press tour for the film has brought about a slew of high-fashion looks from its stars, including Edgar-Jones in $50,000 worth of Boucheron jewels or a Champagne silk duchesse Vivienne Westwood dress.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
The researchers delved into how long the impact crater brought about temperatures and additional conditions that would have been ideal for attracting and holding on to life.

— Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026

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The justices have been asked to determine whether states and localities have the ability to sue fossil fuel companies for damages caused by the effects of climate change, or whether federal law precludes such lawsuits.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
The strike caused a fire on board that was extinguished, and all crew members were reported safe, UKMTO said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

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After performing a gig without openers, Ed Sheeran brought on Isaac Slade, former singer of the Fray, to serve as his opening act Saturday as the Loop Tour resumed in Atlanta.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Mora kept him on staff after he was brought on board from UConn to turn around the Rams.

— Pat Graham, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

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Past violent offenses by US servicemembers have created deep tension between the US and Japan, particularly on Okinawa, where most of the 50,000 US troops in Japan reside.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The organization, created in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, receives no government funding, and raises money through private donations and sales of retail merchandise.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

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CelDot generated about $236,000 in net sales in its first four months and is targeting $550,000 to $600,000 in first-year sales, according to the company.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
How the tanker’s propulsion system works The tanker uses electricity generated by a hydrogen engine housed in a container mounted on deck which powers two electric propulsion motors connected to two shafts.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

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It's undoubtedly been an issue that has effected the black community more than any other in America.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
While most fan initiatives have been student-driven or voluntary with limited authority involvement, the World Cup has effected change at a diplomatic level too.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026

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At the Irish Rep, director Ciarán O’Reilly has brought O’Neill’s expressionist howl back for a swift, sturdy, smaller-scale revival that now feels unnervingly on-the-pulse.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
For 70 years, the festival has brought really the best of the year in cinema to audiences.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

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Immix Biopharma said its experimental CAR-T therapy induced complete remissions in 89% of patients with AL Amyloidosis, a rare autoimmune disorder in which toxic proteins build up in organs like the heart and kidneys.

— Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
The strongest El Niño event in recorded is history is likely by most if not all metrics, including the Relative Oceanic Niño Index, which accounts for climate change induced warming in the calculations.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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