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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
Thank you for showing us planet Earth again, and thank you for contributing to the greatest adventure in human history.
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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 senior catcher continues to be stellar behind the plate while also contributing 22 hits, including seven doubles.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 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
The Panthers pounded out 11 hits with Graham Barton, Colt Wallace, Bradyn Disman and Ethan Jackson contributing 2 hits each.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
But some officials, like Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, say these short-term rental buildings come with some of the same problems as traditional Airbnbs, like driving up rents for nearby residences and contributing to a more transient feeling in a neighborhood.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In the long term, alcohol affects the areas of your brain that manage blood pressure, contributing to chronic high blood pressure.
—Jane Kim, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Through nine games, Casey Schmitt has seven starts and Jerar Encarnacion two, with each man charged with an error and Schmitt temporarily getting into the crosshairs of third baseman Matt Chapman for not catching a ball and contributing to a pair of unearned runs earlier this week.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
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 senior catcher continues to be stellar behind the plate while also contributing 22 hits, including seven doubles.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 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
The Panthers pounded out 11 hits with Graham Barton, Colt Wallace, Bradyn Disman and Ethan Jackson contributing 2 hits each.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
But some officials, like Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, say these short-term rental buildings come with some of the same problems as traditional Airbnbs, like driving up rents for nearby residences and contributing to a more transient feeling in a neighborhood.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In the long term, alcohol affects the areas of your brain that manage blood pressure, contributing to chronic high blood pressure.
—Jane Kim, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Through nine games, Casey Schmitt has seven starts and Jerar Encarnacion two, with each man charged with an error and Schmitt temporarily getting into the crosshairs of third baseman Matt Chapman for not catching a ball and contributing to a pair of unearned runs earlier this week.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 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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Americans had been providing direct military support in South Vietnam since 1954, the year the country was split in two, and the war, beginning with France’s fight to preserve its colony, had been going on since 1946.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the first autumn frost.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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