Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributing (to)
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The first significant storm in five weeks continued to douse the Bay Area with rain, bringing about 1 foot of snow to the Sierra at the higher elevations.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Properly understood, justice is intrinsically good for us, bringing about the health, harmony, and good order of the soul.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Many of these projects originate from filmmakers who are new to Canada, or from second‑ and third‑generation auteurs with immigrant roots drawing on their families’ journeys to — and through — new countries.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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As both local and federal authorities scour Guthrie's property and nearby areas for evidence, agents are drawing on physical, digital and biological tools.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The wreath is made with artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies, as well as other wildflowers, creating a vibrant piece for your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Meta made a $14 billion investment in Scale AI — which operates in a similar space as Mercor — bringing on its then-28-year-old founder Alexandr Wang as its chief AI officer.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Plus, learn when bringing on the help of a tax relief professional can be warranted.—
Jessica Walrack,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The winds also gusted as high as 43 mph at San Diego International Airport, delaying 246 flights, and whipped up ocean waves that are expected to reach the 9- to 12-foot range this week at local beaches, potentially causing beach erosion.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And some say Mercor is causing job displacement, replacing stable full-time careers with gig work that will contribute to AI taking human jobs.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Researchers have become successful in generating electricity from compression using a flexible nylon-film device.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The endorsement comes years after Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka, who later won a Nobel Prize for his stem cell research, first succeeded in generating iPS cells from mice in 2006.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.
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