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 African-American architecture is usually in environments antagonistic to their existence or contributions. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 Arsenia believes that contribution could extend beyond one band. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 This year’s Busan International Film Festival has named Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui as the recipient of the Camellia Award, presented to filmmakers who have made significant contributions to elevating the status of women in the film industry. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Since launching in November 2024, the partnership between Pacsun and the Rare Impact Fund has generated over $2 million to support youth mental health through customer contributions, product sales and partnership initiatives. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribution

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donation

Noun

Be careful of disaster donation scams Major disasters can also lead to fraudulent fundraising efforts.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Collection centers for donations were established in Bogotá and Cali, the mayor said.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026