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as in volunteers
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Recent Examples of contributes
Despite decades of research, there is no firm answer on what contributes to someone having autism.
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Sam Woodward, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Philadelphia alone contributes $110 million.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The vinegar contributes to a healthy microbiome.
—Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Flavonoid antioxidants found in pears can support heart health by reducing inflammation and protecting against cellular damage that contributes to heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
What’s more, zinc is plentiful, has a low environmental impact, and contributes to the battery’s high volumetric capacity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
The bone contributes more flavor and helps to keep the meat juicy.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Sam Woodward, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Philadelphia alone contributes $110 million.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The vinegar contributes to a healthy microbiome.
—Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Flavonoid antioxidants found in pears can support heart health by reducing inflammation and protecting against cellular damage that contributes to heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
What’s more, zinc is plentiful, has a low environmental impact, and contributes to the battery’s high volumetric capacity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
The bone contributes more flavor and helps to keep the meat juicy.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes
Verb
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Plus, every purchase donates $1 to mental health research and programs.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Today, the company plants a tree for every child born to a Zegna employee, donates flowerbeds in the Piazza Duomo in Milan and revitalizes public parks in Palm Beach and Boston, among other things.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Kira also volunteers as a therapy dog at nursing homes and at the University of West Florida.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Anne Howard, 38, a social worker who volunteers with the Wendt Center, empathizes.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The wide-leg silhouette gives you lots of room to move with ease.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Herro was an All-Star last year while Ball wasn’t; Herro’s injury gives the Hornets a slight edge in these rankings.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Plus, more uninsured people mean more uncompensated care for hospitals, which presents its own problems for state budgets.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Altering menus presents challenges for restaurants.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Contributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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