Definition of contributionnext
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 Partnering with Don, she was involved at key stages of the business, making important contributions to the growth of the company. David Moin, Footwear News, 4 May 2026 Binda went on to say that the plastic's color is an important factor determining the plastic's contribution to global warming. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 May 2026 That was enough to make the Dodgers’ offensive contributions count. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Systems should encourage contribution, not dependency. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for contribution
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donation
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  • Birchall testified about the specific donations Musk made to OpenAI, as well as his knowledge about Musk’s multibillion-dollar bid to acquire OpenAI last year.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 May 2026
  • But plans to extend his floral donations for next year have bitten the dust after local authorities intervened and blocked the move.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 1 May 2026

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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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