contributes (to)

present tense third-person singular of contribute (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes (to)
Verb
  • Hamas has called for a proposal that brings about a comprehensive end to the war in exchange for the release of the hostages.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Not every software failure brings about such consequences.
    Oleg Sadikov, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The exertion from trying to break free from the current causes fatigue as the current continues to pull them out, experts say.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 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.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The company’s Enterprise Data Cloud creates a unified data storage system across Pure Storage arrays and includes modular non-disruptive upgrades that extend hardware life.
    Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In these homes, the conflict between budgeting and feeding kids well creates huge psychological stress for parents, which can lead to anxiety and depression, fueling the vicious cycle of stress and unhealthy eating, Beresin said.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • California's cap-and-invest program generates billions through emissions credit auctions.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This generates revenue but that is only part of the story.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • All of this brings us back to Bolt, whose prognostication has merit.
    Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The new adaptive refresh rate brings the always-on display feature of the Pro iPhones to the standard iPhone for the first time.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 11 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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