contributor
noun
con·trib·u·tor
kən-ˈtri-byə-tər 
-bə-,
-ˌbyü-
: someone or something that contributes something or that contributes to something
charitable contributors
… have suggested that the fee would hurt the agriculture industry, a sector they claim is the largest contributor to the state economy.—
Wenonah Hauter
Wenonah Hauter… was illustrated by Oliver Munday, a frequent contributor to the Book Review …—John Williams
John WilliamsThese particles, which are known as black carbon and are the major component of soot, are the second most important contributor to global warming, behind only carbon dioxide, wrote the 31 authors of the study …—Elisabeth Rosenthal
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Kendrick Lamar took home a total of five Grammy Awards during the Sunday, February 2, ceremony, but his wins are not the only thing that caught the attention of fans on the internet.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Shein and Temu have been significant contributors to Meta’s advertising revenue in recent quarters.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
The president singled this out, this policy, as a contributor possibly to the crash.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets.
—Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Shein and Temu have been significant contributors to Meta’s advertising revenue in recent quarters.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
The president singled this out, this policy, as a contributor possibly to the crash.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Contributor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contributor. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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