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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
The survey also found that social media may be contributing to rising costs and expectations around weddings.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
All three examples demonstrate the cultural influence of geography contributing toward a person's decision on how to drink water soaked in tea leaves.
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Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Jeffrey and Sherrie Comitz of Mooresville face misdemeanor charges that include contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and allowing an unlicensed person to drive, according to court documents.
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Joe Marusak
june 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2026
However, when someone does not have enough antioxidants in their diet, the body can enter a state of oxidative stress, contributing to health issues.
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Danielle Zickl,
Health,
20 June 2026
Biodiversity is threatened as trees that absorb pollution are replaced by cattle that emit methane, a greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
While employers are responsibile to create workplace conditions that support mental health and overall well-being—versus contributing to burnout and anxiety—employees also share responsibility to protect their own well-being.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Proponents of the measure claim the bill will protect consumers from rising insurance costs, but in reality, the bill does nothing to address the factors contributing to higher premiums, such as soaring inflation, higher repair costs, more severe weather and legal system abuse.
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Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Swift described contributing to the franchise as a deeply personal opportunity, citing her lifelong connection to the beloved Pixar series.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
All three examples demonstrate the cultural influence of geography contributing toward a person's decision on how to drink water soaked in tea leaves.
—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Jeffrey and Sherrie Comitz of Mooresville face misdemeanor charges that include contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and allowing an unlicensed person to drive, according to court documents.
—
Joe Marusak
june 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2026
However, when someone does not have enough antioxidants in their diet, the body can enter a state of oxidative stress, contributing to health issues.
—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
20 June 2026
Biodiversity is threatened as trees that absorb pollution are replaced by cattle that emit methane, a greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
While employers are responsibile to create workplace conditions that support mental health and overall well-being—versus contributing to burnout and anxiety—employees also share responsibility to protect their own well-being.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Proponents of the measure claim the bill will protect consumers from rising insurance costs, but in reality, the bill does nothing to address the factors contributing to higher premiums, such as soaring inflation, higher repair costs, more severe weather and legal system abuse.
—
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Swift described contributing to the franchise as a deeply personal opportunity, citing her lifelong connection to the beloved Pixar series.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing
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AbbVie volunteers at Evelyn Alexander Elementary were among hundreds in Lake County and thousands around the world donating their time Wednesday as part of the company’s annual Week of Possibilities.
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Research sold prices rather than listing prices to see what buyers actually pay, and pause before donating anything that looks rare or unusual.
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Heaton recalled encountering a farmer in Uganda while volunteering there.
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Joumaa ended up not writing the story, but instead spent years volunteering with her before Khalil retired in 2020.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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Looking for a silver lining Some analysts fear that the friction over the 250th celebrations, especially the national ones, may end up reinforcing the nation's bitter divide rather than providing a respite from it.
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It is credited with being the first system to capture images of collision between large astronomical objects and providing strong proof on the road to confirming that supermassive black holes exist.
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Ukrainian drone maker Fire Point garnered significant attention at Eurosatory, the world's largest defense exhibition, by presenting real-time combat footage.
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The festival is presenting an extensive retrospective of Linklater’s work in collaboration with the Filmpodium Zürich and the Cinémathèque Suisse.
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“Contributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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