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
Cash isn’t the only charitable contribution that’s deductible.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Sheffield's donors and expenses The council president's top contribution was $83,250 from the Michigan Laborers' Political League PAC.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The contribution covers only a fraction of the billions needed for military payroll.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Introduced in 2014, the Cinema Honorary Award celebrates filmmakers who have made exceptional and enduring contributions to Asian cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Sheffield's donors and expenses The council president's top contribution was $83,250 from the Michigan Laborers' Political League PAC.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The contribution covers only a fraction of the billions needed for military payroll.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Introduced in 2014, the Cinema Honorary Award celebrates filmmakers who have made exceptional and enduring contributions to Asian cinema.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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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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Preservation efforts succeeded in the 1990s, with the establishment of the Falls of the Ohio State Park and the millions of dollars raised from private donations and public funds.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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