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as in donating
to make a donation as part of a group effort
would you like to contribute to the Thanksgiving fund for needy families?
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as in volunteering
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Recent Examples of contributing
These include advancing the commercial use of marine resources, improving understanding of how ocean ecosystems change across seasons, and contributing to research on the origins and evolution of life.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The hybrid system outperformed the algorithm running on its own—suggesting that the biological cells were contributing to the learning process.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
The Torrey Pines High School and San Diego Surf alum’s local pedigree may also boost the fifth-year Wave, who through no fault of the club’s current leaders, lost considerable star power in recent years, contributing to an attendance decline.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Newman wondered whether environmental changes to the ultimate source of antibiotics - soil - might be contributing to this rise, too.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Abdullah Khan, managing director of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, said that Pakistani’s mediation efforts may be contributing to relative restraint in the conflict.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Labubus made popular by celebrities Olivia Attwood, Simone Biles and others joined in on the 2025 Labubu craze, contributing to its popularity.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 8-2 in their season opener, with Rojas contributing a single and scoring a run.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
But beyond security, Fingerhut said the political environment itself is contributing to the danger.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The hybrid system outperformed the algorithm running on its own—suggesting that the biological cells were contributing to the learning process.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2026
The Torrey Pines High School and San Diego Surf alum’s local pedigree may also boost the fifth-year Wave, who through no fault of the club’s current leaders, lost considerable star power in recent years, contributing to an attendance decline.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Newman wondered whether environmental changes to the ultimate source of antibiotics - soil - might be contributing to this rise, too.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Abdullah Khan, managing director of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, said that Pakistani’s mediation efforts may be contributing to relative restraint in the conflict.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Labubus made popular by celebrities Olivia Attwood, Simone Biles and others joined in on the 2025 Labubu craze, contributing to its popularity.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 8-2 in their season opener, with Rojas contributing a single and scoring a run.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
But beyond security, Fingerhut said the political environment itself is contributing to the danger.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing
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Between roughly 2013 and 2019, Epstein regularly donating $50,000 annually to secure top-tier donor status, for a total of more than $300,000.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Consider making plans to meet up and help others, perhaps by clearing garbage from a local park or donating food to someone in need.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to complaints, the three men allegedly targeted a 16-year-old junior firefighter who began volunteering at the department in January 2022.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Of those, 58 percent have come from earned meals from volunteering and 42 percent have been paid via donations.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ezra did his own showcasing when meeting with CBS LA, presenting his entire collection of toy police cars, his detective notebook and his beloved police hat.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The live-action show is a rather loose adaptation of the original manga, presenting itself as a glossy prestige drama, a bit more serious than its source material.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Contributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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