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
This is extremely important when BEVs have a higher CO2 contribution at the manufacturing stage than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent surveys show a positive perception shift about accounting careers, with recent graduates citing long-term earnings potential, work-life balance, and ability to make valuable contributions, as key benefits.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
She’s often known as the Queen of Christmas, but tonight Mariah Carey was crowned with Video Vanguard award, given to an artist for their exemplary contributions and impact.
—USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Kraft has been a positive influence in the community before launching his campaign and generally was well thought of for his charitable contributions to disadvantaged youth in Boston.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent surveys show a positive perception shift about accounting careers, with recent graduates citing long-term earnings potential, work-life balance, and ability to make valuable contributions, as key benefits.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
She’s often known as the Queen of Christmas, but tonight Mariah Carey was crowned with Video Vanguard award, given to an artist for their exemplary contributions and impact.
—USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Kraft has been a positive influence in the community before launching his campaign and generally was well thought of for his charitable contributions to disadvantaged youth in Boston.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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Political donation records list his home in Oregon as recently as late 2023.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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