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as in volunteers
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Recent Examples of contributes
Plus, there is a lot of microbial activity that contributes to the soil structure.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
The fermentation process contributes to sourdough's iconic taste and texture.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
This industrial cluster contributes around £12 billion annually to the UK economy and supports more than 41,000 highly skilled jobs across approximately 4,500 specialist engineering and technology businesses.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Yet alcohol contributes to millions of deaths globally each year and is linked to cancer, liver disease, unintentional accidents, violence and, importantly, dependence and addiction.
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Emma Fenske,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Research on delicate leafy greens shows that canning contributes to broad nutrient degradation.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
This contributes to the overwhelming, but incorrect, sense that college keeps getting more and more expensive.
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Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
With six assists in his World Cup career, Messi contributes to a score of about one in every four games.
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Joelle Gross,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
And each new unicorn company contributes to a global picture of an investable Africa.
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Jeremy Ebobisse,
Time,
26 June 2026
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
The fermentation process contributes to sourdough's iconic taste and texture.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
This industrial cluster contributes around £12 billion annually to the UK economy and supports more than 41,000 highly skilled jobs across approximately 4,500 specialist engineering and technology businesses.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Yet alcohol contributes to millions of deaths globally each year and is linked to cancer, liver disease, unintentional accidents, violence and, importantly, dependence and addiction.
—
Emma Fenske,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Research on delicate leafy greens shows that canning contributes to broad nutrient degradation.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
This contributes to the overwhelming, but incorrect, sense that college keeps getting more and more expensive.
—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
With six assists in his World Cup career, Messi contributes to a score of about one in every four games.
—
Joelle Gross,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
And each new unicorn company contributes to a global picture of an investable Africa.
—
Jeremy Ebobisse,
Time,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes
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Per the release, other events include a partnership with Lauren Bush's FEED program, which donates meals to children in need, at the annual John Jay Homestead Farm Market.
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Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization.
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And the person who feels heard is the one who volunteers the information, makes the concession, and wants to do the deal.
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Tim Stoll, 62, who volunteers at Brownsville’s Picture Museum each Friday, only moved here five years ago.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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Lachlan Murdoch led Fox’s purchase of Tubi, which provides free TV channels and movies for smart televisions, keeping Fox in the streaming game.
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The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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Operational technology, however, presents a fundamentally different challenge.
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“Contributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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