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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
In addition to playing with the band, Donna also released music with husband Keith during their tenure, including 1975’s Keith & Donna duo effort, which in addition to their singing and playing features contributions from late Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Jerry Garcia on almost all the tracks.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
The Mamdani campaign maintains that any issue regarding financial contributions has been resolved.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
At the special event, Nash-Betts received the CinemaQ LaBahn Ikon Award, honoring her career and contributions.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
History is also full of examples of women making groundbreaking contributions that have strengthened the military.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Many go on to make important contributions to their communities and to shape society as a whole.
—Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Last year, Dick Allen and Dave Parker were elected by the Classic Baseball Committee, which votes on players whose greatest contributions came before 1980.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
His contributions during the most recent reporting period are more than all four Democratic incumbents combined.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Behind Wemby's strong contributions, the Spurs also won their first three games, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, and New Orleans Pelicans.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
The Mamdani campaign maintains that any issue regarding financial contributions has been resolved.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
At the special event, Nash-Betts received the CinemaQ LaBahn Ikon Award, honoring her career and contributions.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
History is also full of examples of women making groundbreaking contributions that have strengthened the military.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Many go on to make important contributions to their communities and to shape society as a whole.
—Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Last year, Dick Allen and Dave Parker were elected by the Classic Baseball Committee, which votes on players whose greatest contributions came before 1980.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
His contributions during the most recent reporting period are more than all four Democratic incumbents combined.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
Behind Wemby's strong contributions, the Spurs also won their first three games, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, and New Orleans Pelicans.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributions
donations
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The White House did not release the size of the donations for all 37 listed.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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