- present participle of contribute.
contributing
Example Sentences
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She began cooking everything from scratch after realizing that eating highly processed foods was contributing to her eczema flare-ups.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Unless this fish was topped with literal caviar, the meal you’re describing doesn’t sound like it would be near $500, especially if guests were also contributing sides and appetizers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
And despite largely not contributing through the air in the second half, he looked more comfortable and confident than he ever had in his college career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
With fewer receptors available to remove cholesterol, more LDL cholesterol remains in the bloodstream, contributing to hypercholesterolemia.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
The system was too neat to last, and soon geologists were contributing additional divisions while eliminating others.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing contributing
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