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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 addition to his political activism, Michael was involved with several charities, including serving as chair of the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation board.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The couple were also known to frequently make financial gifts to other local charities and organizations.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Campbell’s plan is to share her winnings with local charities, including a domestic violence shelter in her region, lottery officials said.
—Mark Price
january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Fateh, after news broke regarding the scandal, redirected the contributions to local food assistance charities.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
Special, high-end packages include intimate vintner dinners and exclusive tastings; children’s charities in Collier County are to benefit from the proceeds.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Known for its expert staff, deep local roots, and long history of supporting local events and charities, the shop carries high-performance boards, wetsuits, and technical gear.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
An additional $10,000 was donated to other charities Saint Helen Philoptochos has sponsored which provide vital assistance during these times of exceptional need.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
December is one of the biggest times of year for local charities in the Sacramento area.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The couple were also known to frequently make financial gifts to other local charities and organizations.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Campbell’s plan is to share her winnings with local charities, including a domestic violence shelter in her region, lottery officials said.
—Mark Price
january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Fateh, after news broke regarding the scandal, redirected the contributions to local food assistance charities.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026
Special, high-end packages include intimate vintner dinners and exclusive tastings; children’s charities in Collier County are to benefit from the proceeds.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Known for its expert staff, deep local roots, and long history of supporting local events and charities, the shop carries high-performance boards, wetsuits, and technical gear.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
An additional $10,000 was donated to other charities Saint Helen Philoptochos has sponsored which provide vital assistance during these times of exceptional need.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
December is one of the biggest times of year for local charities in the Sacramento area.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charities
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Filippelli said people are finding clever ways to navigate state level funding and local philanthropies will still finance some projects, but much of the Biden-era federal funding for such initiatives is gone.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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The philanthropies backing Sheffield's transition are expected to donate at least $2 million, Detroit's most expensive yet.—
Elissa Robinson,
Freep.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Centenarians as givers Across the country, many centenarians continue to make meaningful contributions.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Created in 2019 and initially awarded to its eponym, the Carol Burnett Award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to television on and off screen.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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But what about when making online donations?—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Charities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charities. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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