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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
Sharp runs down some of the more boldface-name contributions.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Both said in interviews that their contributions were typical.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
The main sticking point for Actors’ Equity has been around healthcare contributions.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
His significant contributions have been pivotal in shaping the group’s strategic direction and transformation efforts.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
That includes $1,000 contributions to his 2024 re-election campaign from four members of the Hamann family.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The Brewers, meanwhile, have gotten significant contributions from rookie Isaac Collins and veteran Rhys Hoskins (who lost his first-base job to Andrew Vaughn) at various times this season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Fortenberry is also on the board and praises Pollan’s contributions.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The change means crypto gains grow tax-free in ISAs and pension contributions receive tax relief, advantages that direct crypto ownership never provided.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Both said in interviews that their contributions were typical.
—IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025
The main sticking point for Actors’ Equity has been around healthcare contributions.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
His significant contributions have been pivotal in shaping the group’s strategic direction and transformation efforts.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
That includes $1,000 contributions to his 2024 re-election campaign from four members of the Hamann family.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The Brewers, meanwhile, have gotten significant contributions from rookie Isaac Collins and veteran Rhys Hoskins (who lost his first-base job to Andrew Vaughn) at various times this season.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Fortenberry is also on the board and praises Pollan’s contributions.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
The change means crypto gains grow tax-free in ISAs and pension contributions receive tax relief, advantages that direct crypto ownership never provided.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributions
donations
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The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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That power is often used to unfairly influence elections through massive campaign donations, to interfere with independent journalism by buying media outlets, and to suppress competition in markets.—
Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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