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
  • And Peggy Flanagan is about bringing about real change, standing up to the big money interests.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Speedwell had sailed first from Holland to England, bringing about 45 passengers and supplies to join the voyage for religious freedom to North America.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of bringing about
Verb
  • By drawing on cues such as voice, facial expression, and behavioral patterns, the OlloBot OlloNi SS1 is designed to initiate interactions in certain everyday situations.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The production filmed at Berry Gordy’s first mansion and the Detroit Masonic Temple, while also drawing on local crews and talent.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of drawing on
Verb
  • Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Mothers of young children everywhere should put their supportive efforts into reaching out to their families, friends and communities, creating cooperative groups that can offer help to struggling parents.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • To fix this issue, the FDA is leaning on manufacturers to step up and speed up production, adding shifts, expanding capacity, bringing on new lines and specialized equipment, and prioritizing estradiol patches ahead of other products.
    — Caitlin Kiernan, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Chaudry sees studios bringing on creators not just as a way to hedge risky bets; these are people with dedicated audiences who will follow.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bringing on
Verb
  • One lap later, Leclerc crashed out dramatically at Monza’s final corner, causing the race to be suspended and leaving him in need of a precautionary check up at the track’s medical center.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This includes probing the nature of dark matter, the invisible sort of matter that somehow dominates the universe, and dark energy, the mysterious force causing the expansion of our universe to accelerate.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of causing
Verb
  • These new pieces strike other satellites and rockets, generating even more debris faster than atmospheric drag can remove it.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • OpenAI's new Astra model is generating a ton of buzz and shining a bullish light on two of the Club's chipmakers, according to Jim Cramer .
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of generating
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