Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing (to)
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Takebe points to the role of streaming in bringing about deep structural change to the local film and TV sectors as well as breaking down national barriers around content.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026 -
And so bringing about the kind of change and awareness that is needed is a heavy lift.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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While the Dallas Stars already thrive in Texas, the NHL believes the state can support additional teams, drawing on the success of AHL clubs in Austin and Houston's existing infrastructure.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Antiques mix with more contemporary wallpapers and fabrics, creating a comfortably eclectic vibe.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Some of the smoke may stay higher in the sky, creating a milky or hazy appearance.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Figma took a similar tack, bringing on designer advocates who were already deeply embedded in the design community and, in some cases, early champions of the product.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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Earl Grey teas are blended with bergamot oil to add a citrus flavor to the black tea, generating a slight vanilla flavor when served iced.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Contributing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing%20%28to%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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