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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
The area’s large tourist population contributes a constant volume of unfamiliar drivers to already heavily congested roads, with traffic patterns that shift significantly between peak tourist season and the summer months but never truly slow to manageable levels on the area’s major corridors.
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Anton Lucanus
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The court in Brinkman highlighted precedent supporting the position that a taxpayer who contributes to the state’s general-revenue fund should not be able to sue over how that fund is used.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Washington pressured Caracas to liberalize the industry — which contributes around half its tax intake and a fifth of GDP — drawing interest from some of the world’s biggest producers.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
So that probably contributes to the barrier to entry of having to drive to a movie theater to laugh.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Part of what contributes to the slim odds is the fact that Morris is seeking to move the process forward using Christian arbitration, while Gateway wants to use a standard legal approach, Morris’ attorney Bill Mateja told the Star-Telegram last July.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
According to behavioral scientist and health psychologist Deepika Chopra, who wrote a book called The Power of Real Optimism, optimism is a powerful tool that actually contributes to curiosity and resilience.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Apr. 2026
Working with a professional designer or architect will ensure that each element of your front porch design is to scale and contributes to your home's curb appeal.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Each of Illinois’ public universities contributes in different ways to student opportunity, workforce development, research and regional economic growth.
—Mark Denzler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Anton Lucanus
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The court in Brinkman highlighted precedent supporting the position that a taxpayer who contributes to the state’s general-revenue fund should not be able to sue over how that fund is used.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Washington pressured Caracas to liberalize the industry — which contributes around half its tax intake and a fifth of GDP — drawing interest from some of the world’s biggest producers.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
So that probably contributes to the barrier to entry of having to drive to a movie theater to laugh.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Part of what contributes to the slim odds is the fact that Morris is seeking to move the process forward using Christian arbitration, while Gateway wants to use a standard legal approach, Morris’ attorney Bill Mateja told the Star-Telegram last July.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
According to behavioral scientist and health psychologist Deepika Chopra, who wrote a book called The Power of Real Optimism, optimism is a powerful tool that actually contributes to curiosity and resilience.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Apr. 2026
Working with a professional designer or architect will ensure that each element of your front porch design is to scale and contributes to your home's curb appeal.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Each of Illinois’ public universities contributes in different ways to student opportunity, workforce development, research and regional economic growth.
—Mark Denzler, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes
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But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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West volunteers his photography skills at the church where the man is involved and shares his Costco membership.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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On December 15, 1994, Versace opened Casa Casuarina’s gates for a benefit supporting Best Buddies, an organization that pairs volunteers with people who have developmental disabilities.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wesley Miller, who started 23 games at South Alabama over the past two years, provides depth at safety along with DeAndre Boykins, who is in his sixth season of college.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Flint’s Forest Rangers club provides outdoor educational programming for kids ages four to 12, and the whole family can mine for sapphires or take on the ropes course together.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Orlando’s backline has steadied itself with back-to-back clean sheets, but Friday presents a much tougher test.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Homelessness presents a different challenge.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Contributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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