as in donation
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 contribution
At the June 10 meeting, the board took time to remember a board member and friend who made meaningful contributions to the school community.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The current amendment would allow justices to make political contributions, take part in political campaigns and hold office in political parties.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
In the general field, the Academy has changed a rule for the best new artist category so that artists who were previously featured on a record nominated for album of the year can still be nominated for best new artist if their contributions on the album were 20 percent or less.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The current amendment would allow justices to make political contributions, take part in political campaigns and hold office in political parties.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2025
In the general field, the Academy has changed a rule for the best new artist category so that artists who were previously featured on a record nominated for album of the year can still be nominated for best new artist if their contributions on the album were 20 percent or less.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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Behind every donation that philanthropists Sandra and Malcolm Berman have made over the years, there is a story.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The Friends of the Glencoe Golf Club, a private not-for-profit organization, has raised just over $2 million, highlighted by two large donations by two local families, according to their spokeswoman Kim Swinton.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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