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 night of many stars was the festival’s gala that recognizes artists for their contributions to film.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
It is presented by the Bird Rock Community Council and made possible through contributions and sponsorships.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Hushang Ansary and his wife, Shahla Ansary, have made political contributions worth roughly $14 million from 1995 to 2020, almost all of it going to Republican campaign committees and political action committees backing GOP candidates.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Marking said the district should also seek to reduce district contributions to staff benefits in 2027.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
It is presented by the Bird Rock Community Council and made possible through contributions and sponsorships.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Hushang Ansary and his wife, Shahla Ansary, have made political contributions worth roughly $14 million from 1995 to 2020, almost all of it going to Republican campaign committees and political action committees backing GOP candidates.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Marking said the district should also seek to reduce district contributions to staff benefits in 2027.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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Here’s a collection of organizations and aid groups accepting donations to fund emergency relief efforts in the Caribbean.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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States, cities and food banks have been ramping up donations desperately trying to fill the gap.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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