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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
Her contributions to the students and staff will not be forgotten.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Between 1972 and 1988, PUSH and its affiliates attracted more than $17 million in federal grants and private contributions.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Lorre’s trophy is headed his way in recognition of his decades of philanthropic efforts and major contributions to the clinic.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
About $50 million was raised for the hospital through contributions connected to their efforts.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
StateImpact Oklahoma is a partnership of Oklahoma’s public radio stations which relies on contributions from readers and listeners to fulfill its mission of public service to Oklahoma and beyond.
—Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 17 Feb. 2026
The same can be said about Battle’s contributions on the court.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Elena Rose will be celebrated for her contributions to Latin music as both a prolific songwriter and a rising solo artist, who last year, released her debut studio album, Bendito Verano.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
The law establishes a 17-member committee to develop standards focusing on Black contributions and experiences.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Between 1972 and 1988, PUSH and its affiliates attracted more than $17 million in federal grants and private contributions.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Lorre’s trophy is headed his way in recognition of his decades of philanthropic efforts and major contributions to the clinic.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
About $50 million was raised for the hospital through contributions connected to their efforts.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
StateImpact Oklahoma is a partnership of Oklahoma’s public radio stations which relies on contributions from readers and listeners to fulfill its mission of public service to Oklahoma and beyond.
—Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 17 Feb. 2026
The same can be said about Battle’s contributions on the court.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Elena Rose will be celebrated for her contributions to Latin music as both a prolific songwriter and a rising solo artist, who last year, released her debut studio album, Bendito Verano.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
The law establishes a 17-member committee to develop standards focusing on Black contributions and experiences.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributions
donations
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The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Our campaign has received more than 340,000 donations from a staggering 215,000+ individual contributors from 240 counties in Texas and all 50 states.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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