CONTRIBUTES (TO) Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

contributes (to)

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present tense third-person singular of contribute (to)

as in translates (into)

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For some, the World Cup brings about memories of touching moments with family and friends.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Five women were injured overnight Sunday in a shooting near Indiana University following its annual Little 500 races which brings about alums and large crowds of spectators.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026

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In May, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda declared outbreaks after lab tests detected the spread of Bundibugyo virus, which causes a type of Ebola disease.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026

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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.

— Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator.

— Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026

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Here, The Athletic outlines United’s debt picture and what effects this latest refinancing may have.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The overwhelming amount of digital evidence that both district attorneys and public defenders in Colorado must manage is so dire that state lawmakers created a task force to address the issue, which effects every criminal case in the state.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025

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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.

— Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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