contributes (to)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes (to)
Verb
  • To look around my home and see a table set with dishes, silverware, and coupes from both my husband and my grandparents and great grandparents is so special and brings about a deep sense of joy.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
  • However, a partnership with Axon brings about new concerns.
    Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 11 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.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
  • With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.
    Keith Laing, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Inside, a central ramp—which spirals upward and outward from one exhibition floor to the next—creates an open interior space, flooded with daylight that pours in through a glass dome.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • That creates an opportunity for automation.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 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
  • Live Nation also generates revenue through sponsorship agreements and advertising partnerships tied to live performances and venues.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Mexico’s avocado industry generates up to 530,000 metric tons of pit waste each year.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • May 21 – June 20 This morning brings focus to everyday choices.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Ynon brings over 25 years of financial leadership to Pentera.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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