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
Catholics are specifically asked to practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Additionally, practitioners are to give alms, called almsgiving, a practice of donating goods or services to the poor as a way of being charitable.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam; the others are profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and pilgrimage.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The archbishop, who serves the country’s largest Catholic community, also encouraged attendees to remember the three pillars of the Lenten season — prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — by prayer, living with less and giving more, and attending to the needs of others.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and pilgrimage.
—Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The annual observance of Ramadan is part of the five pillars of Islam, which include the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting and pilgrimage.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Additionally, practitioners are to give alms, called almsgiving, a practice of donating goods or services to the poor as a way of being charitable.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam; the others are profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and pilgrimage.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The archbishop, who serves the country’s largest Catholic community, also encouraged attendees to remember the three pillars of the Lenten season — prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — by prayer, living with less and giving more, and attending to the needs of others.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and pilgrimage.
—Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The annual observance of Ramadan is part of the five pillars of Islam, which include the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting and pilgrimage.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for almsgiving
Noun
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The spirit of continuing forward has long underpinned our approach to life—in business, in philanthropy and most importantly, as a family.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mackenzie Scott’s philanthropy isn’t news in and of itself these days.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Mar. 2026
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And a charity was giving his family a tray of rice with a few pieces of chicken to break their Ramadan fast each evening.—
Steve Hendrix,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to the contracts for such deals, all the revenue is supposed to go to the charities, while the volunteers and leaders of the nonprofits are not supposed to be paid.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Almsgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almsgiving. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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