contributes (to)

present tense third-person singular of contribute (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes (to)
Verb
  • For some, the World Cup brings about memories of touching moments with family and friends.
    Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • Five women were injured overnight Sunday in a shooting near Indiana University following its annual Little 500 races which brings about alums and large crowds of spectators.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
    Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • That creates a rare opportunity for tournament debutant Cape Verde, the second-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • The watershed provides drinking water, forms a critical habitat for fish and other wildlife and creates recreational spaces for the community, the board wrote.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Here, The Athletic outlines United’s debt picture and what effects this latest refinancing may have.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • When at work, the robot’s drilling generates less than five newtons of force, which feels about as heavy as a half-liter bottle of water.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 June 2026
  • Every deployment generates proprietary operational data that helps improve Digit’s perception, decision-making, mobility, and task execution capabilities.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
    Justin Brown, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
  • With the nurturing Moon in your 6th House of Health and Routine, a harmonious trine to authoritative Saturn in your 10th House of Career and Status brings steady traction.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
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“Contributes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes%20%28to%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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