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 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 Environmental heat exposure was a contributory cause. Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for contributory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributory
Adjective
  • This signals that Reed is set up to be a complementary wide receiver as opposed to being an outside X receiver that could dominate that team's target share.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • The Princess of Wales, 43, and her daughter subtly coordinated their outfits in complementary shades.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • The statutory base fine is $60 but with additional fees and surcharges, the total penalty may be up to $158, the bill says.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
  • The president threatened additional tariffs on any country that attempts to retaliate.
    Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • There were no further details on the target of the strike.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
  • Those insults have fueled further outrage from the biggest names demanding transparency around Epstein and questioning why Trump has tried to move on.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025

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“Contributory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributory. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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