Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributed (to)
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Good Samaritan was brought about during the Jim Crow era where segregation laws were being enforced.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026 -
And while that change may have been brought about gradually over the past few years, 2025-26 was when things changed suddenly.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The one that struck Elena’s building caused damage to multiple floors but no serious casualties.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In all, the raids caused a nearly 13% decline in annual visits, the report found.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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In fact, Neves was born in September 2004, a full year after Luiz Felipe Scolari brought on an 18-year-old Ronaldo against Kazakhstan to collect the first of his 227 caps.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The shift was one of the most dramatic brought on by the redistricting efforts, which first went into effect for the June primaries.—
Haley Parsley
June 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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But the most authentic experiences happen in small clubs and at late-night radio shows where the music was first created.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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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,
10 June 2026
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Natchez was considered the ideal location for creating an economy centered on slave labor that generated cotton.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 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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According to Oliveira, onlookers were amazed by the size of the shark as it was brought closer to shore.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Although Edeme never claimed to have invented the technique, she has widely been credited as the person who brought the style back into the fore.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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That chased Lake Creek starter Tripp Riley, a sophomore, and Caden Whitworth came on in relief and promptly induced a double-play comebacker and a popout to center to end the inning.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Winn entered for left-hander Erik Miller with one out and runners on first and second in the eighth and induced an inning-ending 5-3 double play thanks to an excellent play from third baseman Matt Chapman.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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