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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
President Biden awarded her the National Humanities Medal in recognition of her contributions to American culture.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Saliba’s defensive contributions are less abrasive than Gabriel’s.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 2 June 2026
China’s contributions through its Belt and Road Initiative, as well as Brazil’s assistance, indicate that Cuba’s reliance on foreign powers for energy will likely continue.
—Luisa Blanco, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
The contributions came from more than 150 of Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns under the state public financing rules that limit a maximum donation to $340.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Hollywood has showered candidates with contributions and fundraising events, as is typical, but the difference this cycle has been on the focus contenders have paid to restoring production to the state and the Southern California region.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Her contributions to the film industry are still present even 63 years after her death.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Verplaetse has been named the 2026 recipient of the Chet Stewart Award, which honors outstanding contributions to USA Hockey’s officiating education program.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Their benefits often include health insurance, life insurance and pension contributions.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Saliba’s defensive contributions are less abrasive than Gabriel’s.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 2 June 2026
China’s contributions through its Belt and Road Initiative, as well as Brazil’s assistance, indicate that Cuba’s reliance on foreign powers for energy will likely continue.
—Luisa Blanco, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
The contributions came from more than 150 of Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns under the state public financing rules that limit a maximum donation to $340.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Hollywood has showered candidates with contributions and fundraising events, as is typical, but the difference this cycle has been on the focus contenders have paid to restoring production to the state and the Southern California region.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Her contributions to the film industry are still present even 63 years after her death.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Verplaetse has been named the 2026 recipient of the Chet Stewart Award, which honors outstanding contributions to USA Hockey’s officiating education program.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Their benefits often include health insurance, life insurance and pension contributions.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contributions
donations
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During the summer months, donations often decline while the need for food assistance remains high, making community support especially important, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, which serves five counties, saw its donations increase 17% in its recent food drive, according to Rodriguez.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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“Contributions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contributions. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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