as in to bring about
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute (to)
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For Gleeson, part of the idea of bringing about change is bringing successful minds together.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025 -
The pandemic brought about a unique opportunity for the local art scene.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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This was the first multi-colorway sneaker to be worn in the NBA, causing much controversy, and soon became a hit on the street, as well; to this day, the cultural relevance stands fast.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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The most considerable damage has been caused in the eastern and southern Kharkiv and Kherson regions, where 329 and 279 cultural sites, respectively, were damaged.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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With their hands anxiously hovering over pistol grips in every direction, Jacob and McDowell cut the tension and draw on Banner's men.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Grammy-winning singer draws on her more than 50 albums of folk, rock, show tunes, standards and original compositions.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The investigation claimed that CK Hutchison subsidiary Panama Ports generated $3.78 billion from its operations at the Balboa and Cristóbal ports between 1997 and 2023, while Panama received just $236 million.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond simple transcription, AI agents can generate role-specific summaries, ensuring each attendee gets the most relevant takeaways—so a designer, for instance, doesn’t have to sift through a technical developer’s responsibilities.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The car manufacturer also brought its signature elegance to Tokyo with the No. 001 Minami Aoyama mansion, developed in collaboration with the top-tier Japanese luxury concierge firm Vibroa.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Although there are more types of marigolds to explore, most common marigolds fall into one of three categories: African or Mexican marigolds are large plants that produce big, showy blooms that are often used in bouquets.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Those that produce edible seeds are commonly called black-eyed peas or crowder peas.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Be warned, however, that there’s a curve ball brought on by our Texas clay soils.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Burn ban in Lake County Lake County has issued a countywide burn ban effective March 25, due to increasing drought conditions and extreme wildfire conditions brought on by a lack of significant rainfall in recent weeks.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Contribute (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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