CONTRIBUTING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

contributing

verb

present participle of contribute

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 system is still expanding, but new units are contributing more of the overall growth as comparable sales moderate. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries had doubled since the beginning of 2026, Reuters reported, contributing to refinery shutdowns and reduced production of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, alongside international law enforcement partners and host nation authorities, are all contributing to the security architecture for this tournament. — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Earlier this month, the Bank of England quietly said that climate change was creating a spending pressure on governments, contributing to growing sovereign debt loads. — Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026 When the quality of diet in vulnerable households drops, rising food costs may be among the contributing reasons. — Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Heritage, by comparison, derives its momentum from a much broader mix of categories, with everything from video games and trading cards to sports memorabilia, coins and fine art contributing to its record-breaking first half. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Before that, Becca was a staff writer at The Week, primarily contributing to Speed Reads. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 13 July 2026 Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons are also in Digger’s orbit, contributing to the chaos. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing

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The Guardians’ Team Store is donating all of the proceeds from sales during Monday’s game to the Venezuelan Red Cross.

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Larson’s campaign has pointed out that funders like Mandel are donating to multiple groups that support Bronin, and that network of groups like The Bench, Majority Democrats and VoteVets share some similar consultants and donate to one another.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Definition of donating

Verb

As companies lack clear personal branding policies, Taylor believes employees like her are proactively shaping future corporate guidelines, volunteering to lead this evolving professional frontier.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Birch was volunteering in the hospice program at Osborn Correctional Institution, which had replaced Somers.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of volunteering

Verb

Much of the early literature framed the debate as a choice between state and private ownership, giving less attention to the broad range of ownership and governance arrangements that lie between those two extremes.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
This deep price drop completely sweeps away the financial barrier typically attached to high-power smart floor robots, giving busy families, pet owners, and apartment dwellers an easy way to maintain pristine floors.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Definition of giving

Verb

As a public benefit corporation, PayJoy funds loans through its Asset Fund, prioritizing customer well-being by providing crucial financial access beyond conventional banking.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Natural reefs are made of rocks, small organisms or coral along the ocean floor providing shelter to marine animals, according to National Geographic.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of providing

Verb

These criteria include presenting an imminent likelihood of serious harm or being gravely disabled as a result of a behavioral health disorder at the time of the evaluation.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
This weekend, San Francisco Shakespeare in the Park launches its 44th season of presenting a free touring production that serves up a streamlined take on a Bard classic (most run about 90 minutes) that’s intended as a family-friendly affair.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 July 2026