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 The council has its own independent contribution to make respecting the unregulated sweepstakes machines. — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Review the facts, name the contribution, and ask for what supports your work. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 The likelihood is that Sarr, once fit and focused, will be welcomed back by fans eager to see his return and contribution on the pitch. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Stable rules and timely decisions are the government’s contribution. — Mark Drapeau, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribution

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution

donation

Noun

The project received a major contribution in 2026 when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $2 million gift as one of several donations made ahead of their wedding.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The group also claims to have obtained a playable build of the game and asks users for cryptocurrency donations.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026