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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
According to a 2024 survey conducted across 200 companies, talent retention remains another major concern for manufacturers, contributing to labor scarcity.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Jalloh’s lengthy criminal history includes more than 30 arrests for charges of rape, assault, drug possession, property destruction, identity theft, trespassing, firing a weapon, grand larceny, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and pickpocketing.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Environmentalists in West Oakland have long blamed Radius for contributing to the neighborhood’s poor air quality.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
As medicine becomes more personalized, things like biomarkers—a broad subcategory of medical signs including glucose regulation, muscle retention indicators, and circadian rhythm metics—are contributing to a better understanding of long-term risk patterns and aging.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
However, some analysts said that additional factors may be contributing to the internet disruption.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
The decline of perks, on top of teachers’ financial struggles, may be contributing to burnout at public schools.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Bill Kubota, a video journalist who has reported on issues ranging from crack addiction and extremist groups to anti-Asian hate and the legacy of Vincent Chin, contributing to broader conversations about race and justice in Michigan and beyond.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Jalloh’s lengthy criminal history includes more than 30 arrests for charges of rape, assault, drug possession, property destruction, identity theft, trespassing, firing a weapon, grand larceny, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and pickpocketing.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
Environmentalists in West Oakland have long blamed Radius for contributing to the neighborhood’s poor air quality.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
As medicine becomes more personalized, things like biomarkers—a broad subcategory of medical signs including glucose regulation, muscle retention indicators, and circadian rhythm metics—are contributing to a better understanding of long-term risk patterns and aging.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
Neither Russell nor Antonelli arrived at the grid with their engine batteries at an optimum level of charge, contributing to their slow starts.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
However, some analysts said that additional factors may be contributing to the internet disruption.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
The decline of perks, on top of teachers’ financial struggles, may be contributing to burnout at public schools.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Bill Kubota, a video journalist who has reported on issues ranging from crack addiction and extremist groups to anti-Asian hate and the legacy of Vincent Chin, contributing to broader conversations about race and justice in Michigan and beyond.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing
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Donny Cohen, owner of several kosher restaurants in Boca Raton, has been donating about 15 unsold pizzas a week from his Rave Pizza & Sushi restaurant to the network for redistribution.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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When an accident temporarily shuttered a beloved In-A-Tub’s doors and injured the owner, dedicated customers showed their support for the restaurant known for its neon-orange powdered cheese by dining at its sister location across town and donating to a GoFundMe for the owner.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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My mother, Trish said, was tiny, dark-eyed, and vivacious, always flying out the door on her way to somewhere—her literary club, gardening, volunteering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gabby Solleder, who lives in San Jose’s Naglee Park neighborhood, started volunteering at Cinequest in 2020 — the year the festival was cut short because of COVID-19.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Deciphering program revisits five of the seven films screened during that inaugural year, giving audiences a rare chance to experience some of the festival’s earliest highlights.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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The administration may believe that the oil price shock will be short-lived and mitigated by providing naval escorts for tankers transiting Hormuz.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mark Lanier, the attorney representing Kaley, began his closing statement by presenting the jurors with an image of a herd of gazelles surrounded by a lion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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These performers are expected to be performers, but they’re also expected to be presenting themselves.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Contributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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