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
The latest grant brings Boeing’s total contribution to more than $700,000 for Think Together STEM and WREP programs in seven years.
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
At this point any contribution this season would be welcomed, though reinforcements may be needed.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
When Hartford is explored mainly as a problem to preserve, policymakers and residents similarly begin to neglect its resources, future, and contributions.
—Kenneth Okeke, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
His goal was to make the proof as modular as possible, allowing many people to make small contributions.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
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Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
At this point any contribution this season would be welcomed, though reinforcements may be needed.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
When Hartford is explored mainly as a problem to preserve, policymakers and residents similarly begin to neglect its resources, future, and contributions.
—Kenneth Okeke, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
His goal was to make the proof as modular as possible, allowing many people to make small contributions.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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