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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
Mary Winston Nicklin is a contributing writer for Condé Nast Traveler.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Its integration into the River-Class destroyers supports the goal of achieving 75% fleet serviceability by contributing to high operational maturity and long-term supportability.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
The Baltic states’ size and vulnerability have spurred them to be role models for other members of the alliance — always contributing at least 5% of their GDP to national defense.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
At a minimum, new employees should consider contributing enough to receive the full employer match.
—Vanessa Duplessie, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Neighboring businesses such as Café Cà Phê, Hella Good Deeds, Vietnam Cafe, Lilly Floral Collective and Dear Donna are contributing to what Hubbard sees as a more connected district where businesses support one another rather than compete.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
New data from Fidelity shows IRA contributions surged 29% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, while the number of account holders actively contributing reached a record high — up 28% from the same period last year.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 May 2026
This story’s author, StyleCaster contributing commerce writer Jessie Quinn, has a Bachelor’s Degree in fashion journalism, plus over a decade of experience covering fashion trends and styling tips.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 May 2026
The sea is connected to the Indian Ocean only through the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and this relative isolation has allowed species to evolve independently over thousands of years, contributing to the Red Sea’s high levels of endemism and ecological uniqueness.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Its integration into the River-Class destroyers supports the goal of achieving 75% fleet serviceability by contributing to high operational maturity and long-term supportability.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
The Baltic states’ size and vulnerability have spurred them to be role models for other members of the alliance — always contributing at least 5% of their GDP to national defense.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
At a minimum, new employees should consider contributing enough to receive the full employer match.
—Vanessa Duplessie, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Neighboring businesses such as Café Cà Phê, Hella Good Deeds, Vietnam Cafe, Lilly Floral Collective and Dear Donna are contributing to what Hubbard sees as a more connected district where businesses support one another rather than compete.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
New data from Fidelity shows IRA contributions surged 29% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, while the number of account holders actively contributing reached a record high — up 28% from the same period last year.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 May 2026
This story’s author, StyleCaster contributing commerce writer Jessie Quinn, has a Bachelor’s Degree in fashion journalism, plus over a decade of experience covering fashion trends and styling tips.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 May 2026
The sea is connected to the Indian Ocean only through the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and this relative isolation has allowed species to evolve independently over thousands of years, contributing to the Red Sea’s high levels of endemism and ecological uniqueness.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing
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In other news from the brand, Betsey Johnson recently announced its second consecutive charitable Pride Collection in partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, donating $1 to EJAF for every purchase in the collection.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Many nonprofits supplement government benefits, so donating to them is a form of redistribution.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
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The Aquarius Moon adds more focus to group dynamics, so avoid volunteering space or time just to keep the peace.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Des Moines east-sider Jones-Brown, who works as the assistant chief diversity officer for staff equity at Grinnell College, said the love of volunteering and bettering the community laid the foundation for her run.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
2 June 2026
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Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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The United States need not choose between accepting stalemate, providing aid to Ukraine indefinitely, or escalating directly against Russian forces.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Most comes from the company's Starlink data/communications services, with a constellation of over 7,000 active satellites and over 10 million subscribers in markets that were previously dominated by a handful of satcom companies providing limited coverage for astronomical rates.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Over five seasons, For All Mankind has been one of the smartest, most thrilling series on TV, presenting an alternate history in which the Soviets made it to the moon first.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In response to Norris’ warnings last week, Suarez said the public works director was presenting a false choice.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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“Contributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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