contributing (to)

present participle of contribute (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing (to)
Verb
  • Judy becomes a vessel for the demon and ultimately helps conclude the Smurl investigation, bringing about the destruction of the demonic mirror that nearly pre-empted her own life.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Only then will showcasing their efforts on a global stage have a chance of bringing about sustained change on a wider scale.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Wallot designed a highly ornate building, drawing on classical motifs.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Officials are now working on drafting new rules and licensing regulations that would change that, creating a new type of marijuana business allowed in the city after voters legalized recreational marijuana statewide in 2022.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Millions will die, but society will finally get serious about creating adequate fail-safes for this new technology.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The organization is bringing on Peter Rothpletz to write the morning newsletter most weekdays, while Hasan will author the Monday morning edition.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Meta is pausing its artificial intelligence hiring spree after bringing on more than 50 researchers and engineers, the WSJ said.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Tyler Robinson was also arrested on charges of obstruction of justice and the felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, authorities said.
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Taxes at that level were essentially a blockade on commerce between the world's two largest economies, causing worries about global growth that led to negotiations that ratcheted down the tariffs being levied by both nations.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Oracle & Artificial Intelligence All signs point to artificial intelligence as being a transformative tool for businesses and households, generating substantial economic benefits.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Contributing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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