contributes (to)

present tense third-person singular of contribute (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes (to)
Verb
  • 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
  • Every Rayan Cherki drive into the box, every Jeremy Doku shimmy and dart, every menacing moment of intent from Haaland brings about an instant raising of our heart rates.
    Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Folate deficiency causes a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.
    Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
  • If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.
    PubSubHub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • According to experts, travel creates the perfect conditions for tight bonds.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 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
  • According to Winton, Starlink currently operates a constellation capable of delivering roughly 500 terabits per second of bandwidth and generates about $13 billion in annual revenue.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 4 June 2026
  • This kind of broad, slapstick parody needs a steady stream of laugh-out-loud moments, but the new Scary Movie generates barely a trickle.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The massive delta is revered not only for its capacious water supply and agricultural support, but also its famed Delta breeze that often brings relief from stretches of hot weather.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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“Contributes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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