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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
That could be due to many economic factors — but slower international touring could be contributing.
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Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Pancho Vazquez delivered a two-run single, while Triton commit Christian Clark finished 2-for-4 in contributing to the big win for Hurry, who has coached the Caravan since 2000.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Bellinger hit a two-run homer off Mitch Spence in the sixth after contributing an RBI single in the fourth.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Nuggets guard Christian Braun put it more simply after contributing 12 points and eight rebounds.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
About 2,000 Minnesota residents participate, with about 800 to 1,200 regularly contributing data, Romolo said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Thank you for showing us planet Earth again, and thank you for contributing to the greatest adventure in human history.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Others would face court proceedings, conviction and incarceration, contributing to prison crowding.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
The 2023 jury found the Berkshire utility liable for negligently failing to shut down power lines during a powerful windstorm, contributing to four separate wildfires that caused significant property damage.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Pancho Vazquez delivered a two-run single, while Triton commit Christian Clark finished 2-for-4 in contributing to the big win for Hurry, who has coached the Caravan since 2000.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Bellinger hit a two-run homer off Mitch Spence in the sixth after contributing an RBI single in the fourth.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Nuggets guard Christian Braun put it more simply after contributing 12 points and eight rebounds.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
About 2,000 Minnesota residents participate, with about 800 to 1,200 regularly contributing data, Romolo said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Thank you for showing us planet Earth again, and thank you for contributing to the greatest adventure in human history.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Others would face court proceedings, conviction and incarceration, contributing to prison crowding.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
The 2023 jury found the Berkshire utility liable for negligently failing to shut down power lines during a powerful windstorm, contributing to four separate wildfires that caused significant property damage.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing
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As with her past books, Wilson is donating a portion of the proceeds to a charitable cause, in this case the San Diego Humane Society.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the 1980s, Patagonia began donating 10% of its profits to environmental causes, later upping the ante to 1% of total sales or 10% of profits, whichever was greater.—
Tony Biasotti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 49th Elgin Valley Fox Trot is set for Sunday, May 31, with the museum being one of 10 nonprofits that will benefit from proceeds in exchange for volunteering to oversee and marshal the event.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The act also closes a loophole that allowed utility companies to collect extra incentives for volunteering to join a regional grid.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, researchers concluded that Neanderthals and humans lived alongside each other in France and Spain for up to 2,900 years, giving them plenty of time to potentially learn from or even breed with each other.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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While companies are recognizing the importance of unpaid care, providing some benefits, the weight of unpaid care will increase unless the labor supply is replenished, Nestler said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The goal was to stimulate economic development and job creation in distressed areas around the country by providing tax incentives to investors who would back the projects.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Instead, focus on protecting finances and calmly presenting evidence.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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More than 10 finalist teams competed in the challenge, presenting projects focused on issues such as recycling, tree canopy, and rising temperatures.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Contributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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