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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
The Senate measure, introduced March 3 as a companion to an existing House bill floated last year, would mean a change to the existing general requirement that QCDs go directly to charities.
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Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The face value of all tournament ticket sales goes to Treasure Valley charities.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Some charities and recyclers can also refresh devices so they can be given to those in need.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Airports, unions and charities have been holding food drives, meals and collections for TSA workers.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Some members of Georgia’s congressional delegation donated their salaries to charities during the previous government shutdown.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
According to his website, Radvinsky has donated to charities including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, open source initiatives and the West Suburban Humane Society.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The shop raises funds for local charities through the sale of beautiful, gently loved home décor.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One hundred percent of all donations benefit children's charities in Rhode Island.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The face value of all tournament ticket sales goes to Treasure Valley charities.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Some charities and recyclers can also refresh devices so they can be given to those in need.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Airports, unions and charities have been holding food drives, meals and collections for TSA workers.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
Some members of Georgia’s congressional delegation donated their salaries to charities during the previous government shutdown.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
According to his website, Radvinsky has donated to charities including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, open source initiatives and the West Suburban Humane Society.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The shop raises funds for local charities through the sale of beautiful, gently loved home décor.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One hundred percent of all donations benefit children's charities in Rhode Island.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charities
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Parents, employers, friends and philanthropies can invest in the accounts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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The nonprofit Ebell Club was chartered and federated on March 9, 1984, and since that time, members have raised more than $300,000 for numerous philanthropies both within the community and national organizations.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wembanyama was supported by 19 points from Stephon Castle, as solid contributions from the Spurs’ other recent lottery riches.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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Canada, which has led contributions, recently provided an additional $30 million Canadian dollars, while Mexico remains the only Latin American country to contribute to the fund, donating $100,000.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Charities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charities. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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