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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
John Tufts Labor Day, a holiday celebrating the contributions of American workers, is almost here.
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Help with a first home down payment, offer to match their retirement contributions or cover graduate school costs.
—Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Despite their contributions, the Wings have suffered five-straight losses, including an embarrassing 95-60 loss at home versus the Seattle Storm, and a 90-81 home loss to the Golden State Valkyries.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Some Chiefs fans, like Will Collins, acknowledged the contributions Swift has already made to their home team — bringing more fans to the sport.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Colbert seemingly made it over McMorris and Saunders because of his special teams contributions.
—Omar Kelly
august 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
At the same time, new contributions dropped nearly 22%, meaning much of the asset growth came not from donor activity, but from investment performance.
—Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Gustavo Dudamel, internationally renowned composer and music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, was honored with the Imagen President’s Award in recognition of his musical contributions and his role in the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
The Kentucky songwriter’s follow up to 2022’s The Spur was produced by Ben Whiteley and features contributions from the Weather Station’s Tamara Lindeman, Doug Paisley, Nathan Salsburg, Matt Kelley, Ken Whiteley, drummer Philippe Melanson, and saxophonist Karen Ng.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 Aug. 2025
John Tufts, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Help with a first home down payment, offer to match their retirement contributions or cover graduate school costs.
—Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Despite their contributions, the Wings have suffered five-straight losses, including an embarrassing 95-60 loss at home versus the Seattle Storm, and a 90-81 home loss to the Golden State Valkyries.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Some Chiefs fans, like Will Collins, acknowledged the contributions Swift has already made to their home team — bringing more fans to the sport.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Colbert seemingly made it over McMorris and Saunders because of his special teams contributions.
—Omar Kelly
august 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
At the same time, new contributions dropped nearly 22%, meaning much of the asset growth came not from donor activity, but from investment performance.
—Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Gustavo Dudamel, internationally renowned composer and music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, was honored with the Imagen President’s Award in recognition of his musical contributions and his role in the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA).
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
The Kentucky songwriter’s follow up to 2022’s The Spur was produced by Ben Whiteley and features contributions from the Weather Station’s Tamara Lindeman, Doug Paisley, Nathan Salsburg, Matt Kelley, Ken Whiteley, drummer Philippe Melanson, and saxophonist Karen Ng.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributions
donations
Noun
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Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Sep. 2025
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The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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