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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
Musically, this movie really shines with contributions from Twigs, ace producer Jack Antonoff, Charli xcx and others who are up to the task of creating a believable sound for Mother Mary.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to journalism and her community, Knox College awarded Tucker its highest honor, a Doctor of Humane Letters, in 2026.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The work stoppage is primarily over negotiations to improve the company’s pension plan, with the union demanding the airline to double its contributions.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
This being Lit Hub, here are all the fellows recognized this year for their significant contributions to the literary arts.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
However, Alvarez’s workrate and defensive contributions do not seem to have suffered.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan Family Foundation, The Jemicy School, Calvert Hall’s La Salle Program, or The ALS 100, an annual endurance golf fundraiser for ALS research.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2026
In a blowout, there are always contributions from all over the lineup.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to journalism and her community, Knox College awarded Tucker its highest honor, a Doctor of Humane Letters, in 2026.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The empire’s architectural marvels are perhaps its most visible contributions.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
The work stoppage is primarily over negotiations to improve the company’s pension plan, with the union demanding the airline to double its contributions.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
This being Lit Hub, here are all the fellows recognized this year for their significant contributions to the literary arts.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
However, Alvarez’s workrate and defensive contributions do not seem to have suffered.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan Family Foundation, The Jemicy School, Calvert Hall’s La Salle Program, or The ALS 100, an annual endurance golf fundraiser for ALS research.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2026
In a blowout, there are always contributions from all over the lineup.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributions
donations
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The market accepts donations of shelf-stable foods, baby food and diapers.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those supporting the family were seeking $55,000 in donations to pay for funeral costs, as well as medical and everyday bills.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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