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to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Recent Examples of contributes
The blend poses a danger to cars, and a higher blend contributes to the emission of pollutants.
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ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
These ranges closely match the wavelengths most readily absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain that contributes to the formation of the cellular fuel known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The sun's powerful magnetic dynamo that drives sunspot activity and contributes to unleashing powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections has been confirmed as existing 124,000 miles (200,000 kilometers) beneath the sun's visible surface — equivalent to 16 Earth widths' deep.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Along with Anopheles control efforts, agriculture also inadvertently exposes mosquitoes to pyrethroids and contributes to insecticide resistance.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The global landscape industry contributes almost 4% of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The country's wine industry contributes tens of billions dollars annually and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, the study says.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Regional cinema now contributes over 65% of all films produced in the country.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division that McDonald will run also contributes to concerns about the independence of federal law enforcement, according to some Democratic lawmakers and former Justice Department officials.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
These ranges closely match the wavelengths most readily absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain that contributes to the formation of the cellular fuel known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The sun's powerful magnetic dynamo that drives sunspot activity and contributes to unleashing powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections has been confirmed as existing 124,000 miles (200,000 kilometers) beneath the sun's visible surface — equivalent to 16 Earth widths' deep.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Along with Anopheles control efforts, agriculture also inadvertently exposes mosquitoes to pyrethroids and contributes to insecticide resistance.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The global landscape industry contributes almost 4% of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
—Chris Hildreth, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The country's wine industry contributes tens of billions dollars annually and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, the study says.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Regional cinema now contributes over 65% of all films produced in the country.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division that McDonald will run also contributes to concerns about the independence of federal law enforcement, according to some Democratic lawmakers and former Justice Department officials.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes
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But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nava volunteers her time assisting at classes and camps that give opportunities for children and families to experience the arts who may otherwise not have access.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Released in 2025, Diouf now volunteers to help female inmates in Senegal.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This extreme volatility provides a critical opportunity for industry leaders to look beyond surface-level price swings and focus on the fundamental constraints actually driving the market.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Orlando’s backline has steadied itself with back-to-back clean sheets, but Friday presents a much tougher test.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Homelessness presents a different challenge.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Contributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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