CONTRIBUTED (TO) Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

contributed (to)

verb

past tense of contribute (to)

as in brought about

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Yes, technology has brought about many changes in employment.

— Ali Kashani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
In Illinois, which claims the Monarch as the state insect, right of way commitments from Illinois energy utilities and transportation agencies have brought about a resurgence of milkweed, the monarch’s host plant.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of brought about

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Zelenskyy, meanwhile, has agreed to halt Ukraine's monthslong campaign targeting Russian oil refineries that caused fuel shortages for Russians.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
In time, the elements caused the metal to transform into a bright white-lead carbonate, which could be ground into a powder and mixed with oils and resin to make paint.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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Although she was initially brought on as a part-time panelist — and Walters, according to Ramin Setoodeh’s book on the show’s history, Ladies Who Punch, feared Behar might All About Eve her — Behar was soon given a permanent seat at the table.

— Brock Colyar, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Corniel’s new settlement does not resolve separate wrongful death claims brought on behalf of Drakeo’s young son, Caiden Caldwell, by the child’s guardian.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026

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Here are the best, smartest and most revolutionary titles the genre created.

— Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
Using a form created specifically for the Department of Correction, eligible voters can apply for, receive and return their absentee ballots in a timely manner.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

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Municipal compost operations tend only to accept leaves generated by that town and may also provide small quantities of finished compost to residents for free or at a nominal charge, according to DEEP.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
The most impressive thing about Saturday’s concert, however, wasn’t how much heat Sheeran generated with his production.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

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Holloway was induced a week and a half before her due date because of elevated blood pressure, and Sales was induced a week early because of excess protein in her urine.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
But Day is onto something with the spoiler effect, whether it’s induced by him or not.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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