CONTRIBUTING (TO) Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

contributing (to)

verb

present participle of contribute (to)

as in resulting (in)

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Yet Middle Eastern history shows that shifts in values can be crucial in bringing about changes in social and political organization.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Fortunately, new WiFi systems are bringing about bold new solutions to age-old problems.

— William Jones, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of bringing about

Verb

Giving Martian soils a common language The new research work introduces the term ‘areths’ for Martian soil classes, drawing on Ares, the Greek name for Mars.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Another creation, the carrot bamboo, brings together vermouth, gin, manzanilla sherry, carrot, yuzu, and shiso, drawing on flavors from both Europe and Asia.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of drawing on

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Another interesting direction is canvas bags paired with exotic-leather pouches, creating a contrast between materials and textures.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The corals themselves are bigger than cars, their delicate arms creating a dense underwater maze.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of creating

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That included everything from the creative, bringing on a new producer, to building partnerships with brands.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Bob Galvin, who stepped in as chief executive officer of Iconix in 2018, stayed on to lead the company after the deal and has been busy cleaning up the business and bringing on new brands.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of bringing on

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This slowdown offers a sign that high prices related to fuel are causing consumers to tighten the belt elsewhere.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Perimenopause can last up to a decade of a woman’s life, causing confounding and disruptive symptoms that are hard to separate from other health issues.

— Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of causing

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Incorrect conclusions and hallucinations are common and can result in aggressive false positives that block legitimate, revenue-generating traffic and are difficult to troubleshoot and correct.

— Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
As in previous seasons, Thai actress Kornnaphat Sethratanapong was a key performance driver for the house, generating $112 million in EMV across 20 posts.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

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