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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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Voters can also help to fight climate change by donating to candidates whose promises align with the decarbonization efforts, a 2021 study found.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Spring cleaning often starts with good intentions — donating unused items, rotating seasonal wardrobes, and reorganizing closets.—
Laura VanSickle,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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Earth Day festivities are happening across the nation and throughout California with people celebrating and volunteering to show their love and support for their local community.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, volunteering your time, using your voice to raise awareness, or simply educating yourself and others can be just as powerful.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen had a dreadful Game 2 before giving way to Lyon in the third period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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How absurd, indeed, to imagine wild birds giving time like the mechanical songsters on an ornamental clock.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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