contributes

present tense third-person singular of contribute

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Recent Examples of contributes Every deal contributes to something greater. Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 This contributes to the overall explainability of AI-powered outcomes, including document generation and metadata extraction, by utilizing tools for tracking and explaining how data is used and processed by an organization’s AI systems. Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Remember, the goal isn't just to spend more on security but to spend smarter, ensuring that every dollar invested contributes to your organization's resilience and bottom line. Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 With the largest population and economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia shares with other members a commitment to reforming global governance institutions and contributes positively to deepening South-South cooperation. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 But Kreider’s net-front role only contributes to the wear and tear of an existing back injury. Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 This system not only ensures a distraction-free environment but also contributes to a more personalized in-vehicle experience. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2025 This contributes to a more sustainable and circular economy. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2025 Additionally, Vanessa Kraft, the owner of Kraft Pillow Service, says that an accumulation of particles, like dust mites, contributes to allergy and asthma flare-ups. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributes
Verb
  • Each month, the school donates 2,000 to 3,000 pounds of frozen surplus food to the the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, ensuring edible food reaches those in need.
    Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Jewelry for Good evaluates the items, sends them to a refinery and donates 100% of the net proceeds after processing.
    CHRISTINA MAYO, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • At the 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook, the city, state and federal government are nearing completion of a planning process that presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address all of the above.
    Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Florida, with its lack of a state estate tax or state income tax, presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to keep wealth and business ownership thriving here.
    Robert F. Mancuso, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025

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“Contributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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