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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One was that the Panthers brought about two dozen of their alumni onto the field, from Wesley Walls to Jonathan Stewart to Dwight Stone and Captain Munnerlyn.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
This is mainly a failure of prioritization, brought about by underfunding and general neglect toward the vulnerable communities that this disease affects.

— Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, STAT, 30 July 2026

Definition of brought about

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Unlike previous Ebola outbreaks, this one is caused by the less common Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no proven vaccines and treatment options remain limited.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
However, a moderation error caused a delay in the livestream’s removal.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

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Sézalory remains her brand’s largest stakeholder, though it’s brought on minority investors in 2018 (General Atlantic) and 2022 (Téthys).

— Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
In the fairytale, the princess flees to another kingdom for a while to get away from the misery brought on by her father, finding work as a commoner to conceal her identity.

— Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

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The new fragrance was created by the perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, with a top note of bergamot, a heart of sea salt and a base of driftwood accord.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Even so, the film’s gaze is more anthropological than polemical, especially given the faux-doc vibe created by its abundant handheld camerawork, seemingly filmed sometimes by the actors themselves.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of created

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However, research presented in April at the 2026 Seismological Society of America Annual Meeting reveals that ground vibrations generated by everyday human activity dropped significantly during the last total solar eclipse.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
This year, the VGTs have generated more net income and about twice as much in taxes as the state’s 17 casinos through July, according to Gaming Board data.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of generated

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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
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

Definition of effected

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The nature of Robert Carradine’s death is the subject of a new lawsuit brought against the University of California, Los Angeles by the actor’s family.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
In that time, Sezalory had three kids, lost a brother and navigated her mother’s cancer diagnosis, all of which brought a new perspective.

— Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

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