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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Bonta has since returned $155,000 in campaign contributions from the Duong family, according to news reports.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
But even before that, the US had not paid $5 million in dues to the agency in 2025 and is not expected to make its annual contribution this year either, leaving IRENA to grapple with a 22% hole in its operating budget, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Leading receiver Vernell Brown III and 6-foot-3, 213-pound Dallas Wilson return for their sophomore season while redshirt sophomore TJ Abrams looks build on a his November contributions (nine catches, 105 yards).
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Today’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid no longer counts such distributions or any cash contributions from people other than the child’s parents.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
But even before that, the US had not paid $5 million in dues to the agency in 2025 and is not expected to make its annual contribution this year either, leaving IRENA to grapple with a 22% hole in its operating budget, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Leading receiver Vernell Brown III and 6-foot-3, 213-pound Dallas Wilson return for their sophomore season while redshirt sophomore TJ Abrams looks build on a his November contributions (nine catches, 105 yards).
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Today’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid no longer counts such distributions or any cash contributions from people other than the child’s parents.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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