contributing (to)

Definition of contributing (to)next
present participle of contribute (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing (to)
Verb
  • Tom Steyer is too focused on bringing about idealistic policy outcomes to be sensitive to the worldly conditions that will make their implementation detrimental.
    Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
  • In 1946, the organization renamed itself as the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to reflect the increasingly global aspects of the organization, and in 1947, the Bulletin introduced the Doomsday Clock as a metaphor for how close civilization is to bringing about its own destruction.
    Daniel Holz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hengemuhle said that, as human beings, there is a responsibility to do everything possible to combat hate, which requires understanding and educating one another, as well as drawing on different policing and professional backgrounds.
    Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • OpenAI has also committed to drawing on six gigawatts of AMD's GPUs, with the first gigawatt set to come in the second half of this year.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the standoff continued, Wenger was allegedly observed creating additional weapons, including taping a knife to a pole to form a spear, Podgorski said.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
  • This set includes a spacious table and cushioned seating, creating a comfortable setup for both everyday meals and hosting.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Kasten said there are no current plans to sell teams to individual owners, but there has been some recent talk about bringing on additional investors, especially as more people approach the league looking for attractive sports opportunities.
    Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Sporting made a substitution at halftime, bringing on Diego Borges, which appeared to steady things a bit for Kansas City.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The arrest came days after he was arrested in the nearby city of Concord after allegedly causing a disturbance at a prep school, the Concord Police Department (CPD) confirmed to PEOPLE at the time.
    Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Thilo Maack, a marine biologist at Greenpeace, told The Associated Press the efforts are actually causing the animal severe stress.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This was the surprise contender of the week, generating plenty of buzz among industry insiders at the show.
    Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Simplification becomes just as important a link in the process as generating ideas in the first place.
    Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Contributing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributing%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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