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as in to volunteer
to make a present of
contributes money to a variety of worthy causes
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Fox News Digital's Alex Koch contributed to this article.
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Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Editor’s note: This information was contributed by Our Companions Animal Sanctuary.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Native fungi have developed over thousands of years to contribute to their local ecosystems, writes Aishwarya Veerabahu, a botanist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and study co-author, in the Conversation.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
Research suggests that consumption of this legume may contribute to a longer life by potentially protecting against certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes.2930
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
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Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Editor’s note: This information was contributed by Our Companions Animal Sanctuary.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Native fungi have developed over thousands of years to contribute to their local ecosystems, writes Aishwarya Veerabahu, a botanist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and study co-author, in the Conversation.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
Research suggests that consumption of this legume may contribute to a longer life by potentially protecting against certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes.2930
12.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribute
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Last year, her foundation donated 5,000 books to 600 students at a Houston-area elementary school.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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Billionaire philanthropist and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has donated $15 million to Mount Sinai Medical Center to help expand cancer research and treatment in Miami Beach and Hialeah.—
Michelle Marchante
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Ader, who began volunteering nine years ago, started by donating items and later decided to become more hands-on.—
Ava Nightingale,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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If folks will volunteer, it can be composed of two- or three-member teams of neighbors patrolling, if possible, at the approximate times these crimes are occurring.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 July 2025
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Your guide provides instructions and all necessary equipment, making this tour suitable for both novices and experienced paddlers.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The remaining power would be purchased by Hoosier Energy, which provides electricity in Indiana and Illinois.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Details about the curfew centers and enforcement changes will be presented in August.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Any evidence discovered during their surveillance was then presented to the client.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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“Contribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribute. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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