Thesaurus results for CONTRIBUTION

contribution

noun

ˌkän-trə-ˈbyü-shən

as in donation

a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in

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Recent Examples of contribution In the current state budget year, which began July 1, 2025, the state thrust the rail operation into financial uncertainty by slashing millions from its annual contribution to the rail system. —

Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 Late contributions from Diggins and Elizabeth Williams provided a calm closing act, with the Sky outscoring the hosts 30-16 in the fourth quarter. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026 The program’s website estimates that a $1,000 contribution will grow to $6,000 by the time the newborn turns 18, even without additional contributions. —

Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2026 That kind of answer reflects your contribution instead of your title. —

Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribution

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donation

Noun

Both donations zeroed out the districts’ total lunch debt from the start of the 2025-2026 school year through April 30, 2026.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Those donations developed into sponsorships, which turned into year-round partnerships with jockeys.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026