contributor
noun
a person who contributes money, assistance, etc.
contributors
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pluralof contributor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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However, many of these possible contributors have not shown the increases that might be expected if they were solely responsible for rising cancer rates.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
In particular Mr. de Moura, who was focused on improving Lean’s core capabilities, spent long hours each day correcting Mathlib entries made by other contributors, who seemed to him demanding and disrespectful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Smoke from forest fires, crop burning and cooking are significant contributors to Africa's air pollution while Saharan dust travels as far as Europe.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The city’s matching fund program allows candidates to receive $6 in public funds for every $1 they receive from local contributors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
The roster of contributors to this work includes many Nobel Prize winners.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
