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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 Royal Family has spent the anniversary carrying out engagements and remembering the late Queen with a series of online tributes, and a reception for 190 guests, including representatives from many of the late Queen’s charities at Buckingham Palace.
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Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
During the course of the race, Liquid and other guilds raise tens of thousands of dollars for charities like UNICEF for Liquid and Games for Love for Echo, a European guild.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Later on Tuesday, Charles and Camilla will invite representatives from charities Elizabeth championed as well as people celebrating their own 100th birthday to Buckingham Palace.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The hospital is mostly financed by donations from individuals and charities, and relies on volunteers to help feed and care for the animals.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Southlake’s nationally recognized Art in the Square is Friday through Sunday and will benefit more than two dozen Tarrant County charities and organizations.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Others called the sign offensive to participants with disabilities and those running for charities.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
All of it goes to charities ranging from youth support services to cancer treatment.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
About $58 million was raised for charities and civic organizations, according to the group.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
During the course of the race, Liquid and other guilds raise tens of thousands of dollars for charities like UNICEF for Liquid and Games for Love for Echo, a European guild.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Later on Tuesday, Charles and Camilla will invite representatives from charities Elizabeth championed as well as people celebrating their own 100th birthday to Buckingham Palace.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The hospital is mostly financed by donations from individuals and charities, and relies on volunteers to help feed and care for the animals.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Southlake’s nationally recognized Art in the Square is Friday through Sunday and will benefit more than two dozen Tarrant County charities and organizations.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Others called the sign offensive to participants with disabilities and those running for charities.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
All of it goes to charities ranging from youth support services to cancer treatment.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
About $58 million was raised for charities and civic organizations, according to the group.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charities
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The Ruderman Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs, partnerships and philanthropies that advocate for the advancement and conclusion of people with disabilities.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Through their various hospitality and investment groups, and their philanthropies, Sam Walton’s children and grandchildren have helped remake the town as a kind of urban utopia in the Ozarks.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Chinook Oldendorff case study shows that small contributions add up to significant savings on long sea journeys.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cook also personally donated $1 million to Trump’s second inauguration fund (along with contributions from other business leaders).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The market accepts donations of shelf-stable foods, baby food and diapers.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those supporting the family were seeking $55,000 in donations to pay for funeral costs, as well as medical and everyday bills.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Charities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charities. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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