contributes (to)

Definition of contributes (to)next
present tense third-person singular of contribute (to)
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Verb
  • Every Rayan Cherki drive into the box, every Jeremy Doku shimmy and dart, every menacing moment of intent from Haaland brings about an instant raising of our heart rates.
    Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • April kicks off the 2026 Masters, hosted at the famous Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia, while May brings about the 2026 PGA Championship.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Onions emit a gas that causes potatoes to sprout.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Sometimes, the plan creates the situation, and the unexpected knockout blow makes the plan look clever.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • What effects the death of his son or other losses and loves had upon his plays are secrets that Shakespeare carried with him to the grave.
    James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Mining generates large quantities of toxic waste and wastewater containing heavy metals, acids and radioactive residues.
    Abraham Nunbogu, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Petco Park also generates year-round revenue from other events like concerts, which adds several hundred million dollars to the value of the San Diego franchise.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Put a few slices on your tuna salad sandwich, see what the day brings.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The former Ohio State linebacker brings versatility and enthusiasm to a Washington defense that struggled in 2025.
    Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Contributes (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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