contributes (to)

present tense third-person singular of contribute (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes (to)
Verb
  • This brings about conflict, but also forms the basis for building something special.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lambert has the blazing speed of a top-six forward — like Nikolaj Ehlers, whose offseason departure creates a hole in Winnipeg’s top six — while Salomonsson dominated in his best AHL games last season.
    Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Using ripe Brown Turkey figs and room-temperature butter creates the best flavor and texture.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Each of its four reactors generates 1,300 megawatts of power.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Relatedly, if a person is in a high-profile legal case, one that generates media coverage, the person is likely to be approached by media outlets with requests to interview and profile them.
    Jennifer Farmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The first weekend of September brings no shortage of ways to get out of the house and enjoy North Texas.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • But, Caring for Miami also brings the church to the people by offering to pray with clients who want to, and opening the doors of the church for anyone seeking community.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Contributes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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