contributory

adjective

Definition of contributorynext
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Recent Examples of contributory The autopsy report later revealed that Hackman had died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer's disease a significant contributory factor. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 Jim Williams shared that Adam Williams’ official cause of death was atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with obesity as a contributory factor. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026 Tyson pointed to other religions' customs, like the Muslim practice of praying five times a day or Catholics attending mass, as significant contributory components to communities here on Earth. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Dec. 2025 In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for contributory
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributory
  1. complementary
  2. additional
  3. further
  4. supportive
Adjective
  • That might mean developing complementary devices, encouraging upgrades, or introducing subscription services that generate revenue beyond the initial hardware sale.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Last week The Lede Company, acquired Aisle 8 as part of a wider trend of communications and events agencies clubbing together to offer a variety of services across continents, or buying complementary businesses in order to broaden their reach.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of complementary
Adjective
  • The increase also reflects a few additional states that expanded their early voting opportunities and ones that made more of their data available since the last midterms.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Marlins would try to extend their top young players who are approaching their arbitration years — or are already in their arbitration years — potentially taking on some additional money early in multiyear contracts.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of additional
Adjective
  • More computing capacity could also help AI labs develop new models and services, creating further demand for Nvidia products.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Some even pitched tents and 55 people were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning, prompting further demonstrations.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of further
Adjective
  • His friendly, supportive presence showed how the rival nations (in the far-off future in which the show was set) were capable of working together.
    — JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Current weather conditions are extremely supportive of the color change.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of supportive

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