CONTRIBUTING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

contributing

verb

present participle of contribute

as in donating

to make a donation as part of a group effort would you like to contribute to the Thanksgiving fund for needy families?

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as in volunteering

to make a present of contributes money to a variety of worthy causes

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Recent Examples of contributing The incident is the first major attack involving the force, which surpassed more than 2,000 troops from contributing countries this weekend, with 4,000 more slated to arrive in coming months. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Chris Whipple is a contributing writer at Vanity Fair and a Fall 2026 Resident Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School Institute of Politics. — Chris Whipple, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 Speculators may play an important role in markets by contributing to liquidity, but success is measured over shorter time horizons and requires sophisticated risk management. — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Government buildings were vandalized in multiple cities, contributing to a sense of national crisis that could boost leading far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen six months before elections. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The rest of the contributing artists have yet to be announced. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 Oct. 2026 Cheng told Hackensack Meridian Health that drinking caffeine during this window can temporarily raise cortisol even further, potentially contributing to feelings of anxiety or restlessness. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026 Major gas companies have limited the amount of fuel customers can buy, and the price of gasoline and diesel have both risen about 20 percent since the beginning of the year, contributing to nationwide inflation. — Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Also contributing to the flood risk is the arrival of a Kelvin wave, another feature of El Niño that can raise sea levels by 6 to 12 inches. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

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Hundreds of volunteers, including dentists, nurses and technicians, are donating their time to provide care.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Donors can avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and claim an income tax deduction by donating private shares.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of donating

Verb

Tracy Rieff is stepping down from his role of deputy fire chief after 36 years of volunteering with the Farmington Fire Department.

— Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Joe Rospars, a Democratic strategist who worked on Barack Obama's presidential campaigns, said the small-dollar donors often reflect voter excitement and volunteering for the party and candidates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of volunteering

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By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Riyadh was planning to make FII a hybrid event, giving executives the option to take part remotely.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of giving

Verb

Wyandotte County deputy fatally shot The shooting happened in the 2600 block of South 30th Street as law enforcement officers were providing protection for a woman moving out of a house, police said at the time.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
The coach’s value is becoming less about providing expertise and more about helping clients exercise judgment when expertise is everywhere.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026