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as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
after amassing a fortune in the computer industry, the brothers devoted themselves to charity
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as in contributions
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
donated his mansion and all of its land as a charity to the people of his beloved home state
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Recent Examples of charities
Those charities are Prevent Breast Cancer, the Teenage Cancer Trust, Children’s Hospice Julia’s House, the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the Children’s Literacy Charity, and the British Heart Foundation.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
The Tides Foundation, also funded by Democratic mega-donor George Soros, is a network that operates as a fiscal sponsor for groups that have not registered with the IRS as charities.
—Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
Some put it into college funds or savings accounts or donate to charities.
—Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the revelations involving Ferguson, numerous charities have dropped her as a patron or ambassador, including the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Children’s Literacy Charity and the British Heart Foundation.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Harry has founded and worked for several charities, foundations and organizations like the Invictus Games, Sentebale, Archewell, BetterUp and Travalyst through the years.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Ferguson was dropped as a patron from multiple charities after the 2011 email recently became public.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The resolution also recognizes Bridges both for his career accomplishements and his elevation of local artists and charities.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
When not attending the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring or the Petite La Mans or watching from home on one of Charley's many monitors, the two run auctions to support the museum and local charities.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
The Tides Foundation, also funded by Democratic mega-donor George Soros, is a network that operates as a fiscal sponsor for groups that have not registered with the IRS as charities.
—Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2025
Some put it into college funds or savings accounts or donate to charities.
—Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the revelations involving Ferguson, numerous charities have dropped her as a patron or ambassador, including the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Children’s Literacy Charity and the British Heart Foundation.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Harry has founded and worked for several charities, foundations and organizations like the Invictus Games, Sentebale, Archewell, BetterUp and Travalyst through the years.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Ferguson was dropped as a patron from multiple charities after the 2011 email recently became public.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The resolution also recognizes Bridges both for his career accomplishements and his elevation of local artists and charities.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
When not attending the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring or the Petite La Mans or watching from home on one of Charley's many monitors, the two run auctions to support the museum and local charities.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charities
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Women who are leaders at companies and organizations (including philanthropies) with at least $25 million in annual revenue in at least one of the past three years, or an enterprise value of $100 million for private companies and $250 million for public companies can submit a nomination.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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While Vance’s critique of the Ford Foundation’s tax-exempt status was limited to its support of The Nation during his podcast appearance, other administration officials have provided clues as to how the government will conduct its scrutiny of liberal philanthropies.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Formally recognizing and educating the public about the essential role the Rapa Nui played in the eventual discovery of rapamycin is key to compensating them for their contributions.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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This year in addition to their contributions from Pumpkins for Good, the Steins plan to attend the CRC holiday party for the seniors.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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States step in and donations for some relief Several states have taken it into their own hands to see to it that their parks remain open during the federal funding spat, either directly funding the sites themselves or collecting third-party relief to help keep the doors open.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Organizers said donations will help ease medical and financial burdens for the family during his recovery.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Charities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charities. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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