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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
The 36-year-old's contributions to the Dodgers becoming baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century likely won't be forgotten for a long time, and perhaps during contract negotiations, will be a present reminder.
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Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
When Mark Moseley kicked his NFL-record 21st consecutive field goal in 1982 to beat the Giants in the snow, his financial contributions to his preferred pols were no one’s concern.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Healthcare contributions were also one of their sticking points.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Even before Jack began his speech, however, Pop, 78, was sure to give the private musician — who became the third female drummer to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, per Rolling Stone — a shout-out for her contributions to the group.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Lift from LaDainian Tomlinson Flowers and the players were quick to praise the contributions of Tomlinson.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2025
The holiday season is usually a big one for charitable contributions.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
His eclecticism is most apparent in the festival’s Zibaldone program, one of his signature contributions.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Donna Godchaux continued releasing solo music under the names The Donna Jean Band and Donna Jean and the Tricksters and issued her final studio album in 2014, Back Around, credited to the Donna Jean Godchaux Band with contributions from Zen Tricksters guitarist Jeff Mattson.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
When Mark Moseley kicked his NFL-record 21st consecutive field goal in 1982 to beat the Giants in the snow, his financial contributions to his preferred pols were no one’s concern.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Healthcare contributions were also one of their sticking points.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Even before Jack began his speech, however, Pop, 78, was sure to give the private musician — who became the third female drummer to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, per Rolling Stone — a shout-out for her contributions to the group.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Lift from LaDainian Tomlinson Flowers and the players were quick to praise the contributions of Tomlinson.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2025
The holiday season is usually a big one for charitable contributions.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
His eclecticism is most apparent in the festival’s Zibaldone program, one of his signature contributions.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Donna Godchaux continued releasing solo music under the names The Donna Jean Band and Donna Jean and the Tricksters and issued her final studio album in 2014, Back Around, credited to the Donna Jean Godchaux Band with contributions from Zen Tricksters guitarist Jeff Mattson.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributions
donations
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The group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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But what about when making online donations?—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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