as in philanthropy
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
good works such as almsgiving, tending the sick and visiting the imprisoned
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Recent Examples of almsgiving
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops identifies prayer, fasting and almsgiving as the central practices of the season.
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Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for almsgiving
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In November, they were given received the University of California Presidential Medal, recognizing the impact their philanthropy has had across the UC system.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Based on this estimate alone, the pledge could direct tens of billions of dollars toward philanthropy.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some retirees choose to donate old policies to a charity, which can be a great way to support a cause and potentially receive a tax benefit.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yearly contributions are capped at $5,000, but contributions from governments and charities don't count toward that total.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Almsgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almsgiving. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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