Thesaurus results for CONTRIBUTION

contribution

noun

ˌkän-trə-ˈbyü-shən

Definition of contribution

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 Instead of sending a generic email blast, set aside the first 10 minutes of a team meeting to share specific, high-impact contributions. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The prize, presented in collaboration with the artistic direction of the Venice Film Festival, recognizes film professionals for their contribution to cinema and their creative work. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 But his contributions as a late-inning defensive replacement and ultra-dependable pinch runner were vital. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Kate Dias, president of the CEA union, said at the time of the signing that Connecticut ranks near the top in overall per pupil spending and near the bottom in the state’s contribution to that spending. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribution

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donation

Noun

Lê Shackelford said the revenue generated at the store goes back to the vendors or helps fund the nonprofit’s efforts, which could not rely solely on grants and donations.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Partners relied on federal, state, county and city funding and grants and sought private donations in an effort spearheaded by First 5 Solano.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026