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 The agency said the contribution will help more than 38 million people in at least 37 countries at a time of unprecedented global need. —

Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 In 2002, Greenspan received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his contribution to global economic stability. —

Patricio Chile, ABC News, 22 June 2026 The images of the lawmakers appeared to be taken from Track AIPAC, a website affiliated with the progressive movement that documents AIPAC’s financial contributions to federal officials. —

Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 DiNapoli has received approximately $500,000 in contributions from law firms that subsequently received state contracts from his office. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribution

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donation

Noun

Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
In a social media post, Lehman asked the community to come help support the store by asking for donations, asking people to shop at their store or online.

— Ray Campos, CBS News, 19 June 2026