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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
In the six months since the bill’s last debate in parliament, more than 120,000 young adults have started smoking, claimed the letter, signed by the leaders of major hospitals, cancer charities, and branches of the National Health Service (NHS).
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The event is just one of several the BID stages during the year to draw shopper traffic to the avenue, celebrate holidays, and support charities and causes.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The Jamaican government announced that a consortium of international organizations, including charities like Mercy Corps and Haiti Air Ambulance, with expertise in disaster relief and recovery, have arrived in the country and are working with the Jamaica Defense Force.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Fort Worth-area charities are sounding alarms as hundreds of thousands of North Texans are about to lose food stamps because of the government shutdown.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Some retailers are asking customers to give their change to local or affiliated charities at the cash register, in an effort to avoid pennies as well.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Eilish has also given back and donated to various charities.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Since the inaugural event in 2023, TBFE has raised over $250,000 for local charities while giving opportunities to models of all shapes, sizes, complexions, and abilities to walk runways, not just in Tampa, but at New York Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The check, written by one of the nation’s largest charities, is held by a woman’s hand and extended before a two-level pool, open ocean and lush vegetation.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The event is just one of several the BID stages during the year to draw shopper traffic to the avenue, celebrate holidays, and support charities and causes.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The Jamaican government announced that a consortium of international organizations, including charities like Mercy Corps and Haiti Air Ambulance, with expertise in disaster relief and recovery, have arrived in the country and are working with the Jamaica Defense Force.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Fort Worth-area charities are sounding alarms as hundreds of thousands of North Texans are about to lose food stamps because of the government shutdown.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Some retailers are asking customers to give their change to local or affiliated charities at the cash register, in an effort to avoid pennies as well.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Eilish has also given back and donated to various charities.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Since the inaugural event in 2023, TBFE has raised over $250,000 for local charities while giving opportunities to models of all shapes, sizes, complexions, and abilities to walk runways, not just in Tampa, but at New York Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The check, written by one of the nation’s largest charities, is held by a woman’s hand and extended before a two-level pool, open ocean and lush vegetation.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 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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In addition to playing with the band, Donna also released music with husband Keith during their tenure, including 1975’s Keith & Donna duo effort, which in addition to their singing and playing features contributions from late Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Jerry Garcia on almost all the tracks.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Mamdani campaign maintains that any issue regarding financial contributions has been resolved.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The White House did not release the size of the donations for all 37 listed.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Charities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charities. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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