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
Miami Dade College, which took ownership of the building in 2005, launched the restoration campaign with support from state grants and philanthropic contributions.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Packers received significant contributions from nearly everyone on their defensive line to do so.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Harold remembers arriving at Shepherd as an idealistic young man, ready to shape developing minds and make grand intellectual contributions.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
When the shooting occurs near an election, contributions surge by 1,730 percent.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Packers received significant contributions from nearly everyone on their defensive line to do so.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Harold remembers arriving at Shepherd as an idealistic young man, ready to shape developing minds and make grand intellectual contributions.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
When the shooting occurs near an election, contributions surge by 1,730 percent.
—John J. Donohue, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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The United States and Europe have overseen the donation of munitions, supplies, and money to the war effort.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Old lotions and bath products do not belong in the donation bin because thrift stores can't resell them for health and hygiene reasons.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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