contributes (to)

Definition of contributes (to)next
present tense third-person singular of contribute (to)

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Verb
  • April kicks off the 2026 Masters, hosted at the famous Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia, while May brings about the 2026 PGA Championship.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Moses brings about a plague of locusts that cover the land and eat all the remaining crops, fruit, and trees.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
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.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • An El Niño releases heat stored in the upper ocean into the air, which causes global temperatures to rise, but with a few months lag time, said Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini.
    Seth Borenstein, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The class that replaced the old middle is discovering, with some surprise, that success at scale creates its own form of scarcity.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Griffith’s bill creates a Food and Drug Administration oversight plan for the industry, putting the power in the FDA’s hands to set new milligram limits for hemp.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
  • What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.
    James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • By combining visual awareness, conversational memory, and behavioral analytics, Realbotix positions Vinci as a system that not only enhances interaction but also generates actionable insights from those interactions.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The ballot measure relates to Proposition C, a 1% statewide sales tax approved by voters in 1982 that generates education funding.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Peace Love Mahjong tiles and accessories combine beautiful design with high-quality materials, turning a classic game into a stylish experience that brings friends and community together.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Forward Rieger Lorenz #14 of the Denver Pioneers brings the puck up ice as defenseman Luca Fantilli #63 of the Michigan Wolverines defends on Thursday night.
    Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Contributes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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