CONTRIBUTING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

contributing

verb

present participle of contribute

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 Bright Eyes members Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott also appear, with Mogis mixing and Walcott contributing trumpet. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 Before that, Becca was a staff writer at The Week, primarily contributing to Speed Reads. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 6 July 2026 Makeo Smith, a 6-4, 265-pound sophomore lineman, figures to receive lots of attention after contributing as a freshman. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Latino entrepreneurs weren’t simply contributing to America’s business growth. — Anthony Hernandez, Fortune, 5 July 2026 In addition to the 28 arrests, eight parents were cited for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, police said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026 Anderson, a former BYU standout, played in 40 games during his three seasons with the Packers, contributing 36 tackles, recovering two fumbles, breaking up two passes and pulling down one interception in 145 defensive snaps. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 The ruling is expected to benefit Republicans, who have historically relied more heavily on wealthy donors capable of contributing large sums to party committees. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 Our car rides and plane trips, coffees and burgers, heating and cooling and clothing and everything else are paid for in blood—contributing, every moment, to the suffering and destruction global warming brings. — Gabriel Winslow-Yost, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

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In Pasadena, Amara Cafe owner Amara Barroeta committed to donating 70% of Tuesday’s profits to Global Giving, a nonprofit organization delivering emergency food, clean water, medical supplies, shelter and lifesaving aid in Venezuela.

— Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to stay cool.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of donating

Verb

Spending time with family and friends, participating in community activities, working, volunteering, pursuing hobbies and continuing to learn new skills all help keep the brain active.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Today, Kober enjoys volunteering at his local community center, as well as making marquetry bookmarks and Viking chess boards.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of volunteering

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With the crack of the ball against his bat, Tommy Edman scored from third, giving the Dodgers the lead.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Another challenge is that the EV segment relies heavily on rare earths imported from China, giving Indian two-wheeler makers little control over supply and pricing.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of giving

Verb

An old-school center, the Warriors gave him a handful of post-ups, providing him space to work with his back to the basket.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Leaders on Wednesday wrapped up their annual meeting by providing a resume of what was discussed and decided.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of providing

Verb

Earlier generations experienced the Lyric as a destination company presenting extended runs and attracting audiences from across North America.

— Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
The luncheon began with a commemorative Flag Salute, led by the Sons of the American Revolutionary Color Guard presenting the flags, including the American Flag, the Betsy Ross Flag, the Union Jack and the Sons of the American Revolution Flag.

— Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 9 July 2026