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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 contributions
Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.
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Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Despite Redick's argument for Luka to win the MVP Award, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama have stronger cases and odds to win it, due to their contributions for two teams that are above Los Angeles in the standings.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But every age group's total contributions remain above 2023 levels, the report showed.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Although it must be said that many of the stars’ contributions here, especially those of Black and Glover, are outstanding.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
In the transfer portal era, making contributions at a championship-caliber program like Ohio State as a true freshman are incredibly rare.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
State law limits contributions to $2,200 per candidate during one election and $5,000 to a political party in a single year.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Glusker was promoted from assistant to AC Independent/Studio Coordinator after more than three years of creative contributions across the Studio team.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Within six hours, contributions poured in totaling over 11,500 NZD ($6,605).
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 31 Mar. 2026
Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Despite Redick's argument for Luka to win the MVP Award, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama have stronger cases and odds to win it, due to their contributions for two teams that are above Los Angeles in the standings.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But every age group's total contributions remain above 2023 levels, the report showed.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Although it must be said that many of the stars’ contributions here, especially those of Black and Glover, are outstanding.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
In the transfer portal era, making contributions at a championship-caliber program like Ohio State as a true freshman are incredibly rare.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
State law limits contributions to $2,200 per candidate during one election and $5,000 to a political party in a single year.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Glusker was promoted from assistant to AC Independent/Studio Coordinator after more than three years of creative contributions across the Studio team.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Within six hours, contributions poured in totaling over 11,500 NZD ($6,605).
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributions
donations
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Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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