contributory

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Recent Examples of contributory Heat stress was listed as a contributory factor to her death. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 31 July 2024 The oil and gas companies can raise a contributory negligence defense on two fronts. Ed Hirs, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Environmental heat exposure was a contributory cause. Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2023 The broken arm was listed as a contributory cause of death, after complications of Alzheimer's dementia, cardiovascular disease and emphysema. Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for contributory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributory
Adjective
  • These findings, when considered alongside observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), provide complementary evidence for understanding this comet's unusual chemistry.
    Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • However, on a young team like the Red Sox, Schwarber would need to be a complementary piece to Anthony and the other young, talented players in Boston.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Companies are layering in additional home security, personal security, and cybersecurity protections for CEOs and high-profile executives and board members.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Awarded by the National Fund for Sacred Places, the $160,000 is a matching grant, meaning that Wright on Main is responsible for raising an additional $160,000 to bring $320,000 of repairs to the project.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The pain appeared to stem from Springer's right side — potentially the hip or oblique — but there is no further information.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The department declined to provide further details, citing the need to review records.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Instead of paying thousands of dollars on a new bed, investing in a supportive mattress topper can help extend the life of an aging mattress (or make a firm one feel softer).
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Caldwell Presbyterian Church, which is also working with DreamKey, is converting an on-site building into Easter’s Home, 21-units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Contributory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributory. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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