contributing (to)

verb

present participle of contribute (to)
as in resulting (in)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing (to)
  1. bringing about
  2. drawing on
  3. creating
  4. bringing on
  5. causing
  6. generating
Verb
  • This makes polar bears particularly vulnerable to climate change, which is bringing about longer ice-free seasons.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The bitterness this caused would help lead to the rise of radical elements in Germany—Erzberger was murdered in 1921, and Hitler would come to power over the next decade—eventually bringing about the Second World War.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bringing about
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  • IPis plans a stage version alongside food events drawing on a Japanese colonial-era Taiwanese cookbook featured in the story.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Information describes it as a customized platform drawing on hardware and engineering experience from three generations of Fourier robots.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of drawing on
Verb
  • Many Brisbanites, Simon included, began to grow this place together, creating a city that reflected their own ambitions—and themselves.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Valentin wants staffers with an enthusiasm and energy who enjoy meeting people, saying that creating a welcoming atmosphere is a key part of making a gym succeed.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Netflix is bringing on a top executive from Mattel to lead its nascent consumer products and experiences business.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Bob Galvin, who stepped in as chief executive officer of Iconix in 2018, stayed on to lead the company after the deal and has been busy cleaning up the business and bringing on new brands.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of bringing on
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  • From Beyoncé, Solange, and Jay-Z’s elevator incident in 2014, to Kim Kardashian causing a stir after wearing Marilyn Monroe’s beaded dress to the 2022 Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night is no stranger to backlash.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Hackers are targeting the technology controlling supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe, causing disruption, ruining millions of euros worth of food, and raising serious concerns about how prepared the UK is for a similar assault.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of causing
Verb
  • But for others, due to a growing oversaturation in low-budget genre, both the opportunities to grab money-generating eyeballs and the budgets to make these films have been dramatically squeezed.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
  • This raises questions about whether DUH’s priority is protecting consumers or generating publicity.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of generating
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