contributed (to)

past tense of contribute (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributed (to)
Verb
  • Crazy Horse was killed in 1877, and starvation brought about the surrender of others in 1881.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
  • While investigating what brought about this epoch, astronomers had identified two chief suspects that could have produced sufficient amounts of ultraviolet light to ionize the neutral hydrogen.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city's network.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
  • The Leipzig Public Transportation Authority said that the high temperatures had caused the joint sealant for asphalt and concrete in switches and tracks to run and clump together in many places throughout the city’s network.
    Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 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
  • Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
    NBC News, NBC news, 28 June 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 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
  • The Guardians loaded the bases with two outs in the inning but Burke induced Brayan Rocchio to pop out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • The Guardians loaded the bases with two outs in the inning but Burke induced Brayan Rocchio to pop out.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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