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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 decline of perks, on top of teachers’ financial struggles, may be contributing to burnout at public schools.
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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
Ongoing work has reshuffled some familiar crossings and detours near downtown, contributing to frequent backups.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bahamian immigrants crossed the waters to South Florida, contributing significantly to the construction, agriculture, and domestic workforce that helped establish the city's infrastructure.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Trump’s unpopularity is likely contributing to Democratic wins across the nation.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Yes, the Fed failed to intervene effectively in the 1930s, contributing to the Great Depression.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
During last year’s war with Israel and the US, nearly 1,000 vessels a day were having their GPS signals jammed near Iran’s coast, contributing to one tanker collision.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Illini, known for their three-point shooting prowess, made 10 of their first 19 shots from beyond the arc, heavily contributing to their 20-0 run that spanned about six minutes midway through the first half.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
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
Ongoing work has reshuffled some familiar crossings and detours near downtown, contributing to frequent backups.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bahamian immigrants crossed the waters to South Florida, contributing significantly to the construction, agriculture, and domestic workforce that helped establish the city's infrastructure.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Trump’s unpopularity is likely contributing to Democratic wins across the nation.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Yes, the Fed failed to intervene effectively in the 1930s, contributing to the Great Depression.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
During last year’s war with Israel and the US, nearly 1,000 vessels a day were having their GPS signals jammed near Iran’s coast, contributing to one tanker collision.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Illini, known for their three-point shooting prowess, made 10 of their first 19 shots from beyond the arc, heavily contributing to their 20-0 run that spanned about six minutes midway through the first half.
—Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing
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As part of his reward for donating his roe-swollen bigmouth to the stocking program, he’ll be given a replica mount of the huge fish.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meta’s independent spending means the company is not donating directly to the four candidates but rather putting money into a fundraising committee that is then spending on advertising to support them.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Volunteering while stuck in Israel While waiting for a flight out, the couple has been volunteering in Israel, even as air raid sirens occasionally send people rushing to shelters.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Duarte has been volunteering at polling locations for 27 years.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The universe is giving us space to integrate new desires without losing compassion for others.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The up-and-coming It girl is giving a masterclass in 90s nostalgia while giving it a fun, modern twist that is just so contagious.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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Plus, devices worn on the body instead of being tucked away in a pocket may be able to understand context from one’s surroundings through cameras, microphones and other sensors, providing more information to tailor answers.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The Dean is acutely aware of accessibility needs and ensures every guest feels welcome through its partnership with Mobility Mogo, providing full transparency on accessibility features, complete with measurements and photos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Chait has extensive experience presenting to the Board of Education and unfailingly upholds the administration’s perspective.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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On the witness stand, Colin Gray described presenting the rifle to his son after the family opened Christmas presents in 2023.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Contributing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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