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tithe

noun

Definition of tithe

as in contribution

an amount of money that a person gives to a church which is usually equal to 1/10 of that person's income

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Recent Examples of tithe Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions. — Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 According to the Internet, all opponents of Caitlin Clark should create an HOV lane for her to the basket, give her at least 5-feet on 3-point shots, and after each game provide a tithe to her account. — Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025 The wide-ranging punishments for such sinful behavior could include a prohibition on wearing gold and other precious jewelry, as well as large tithes to monastic orders and the poor. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 June 2025 In other words, the format still isn’t giving women even a tithe. — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tithe

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Noun

But, Tatis' biggest contribution in the game came in the field in the second inning when reached over the wall in in right field and pulled back Lindor's potential slam.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Once Smith Rowe’s contribution began to wane, Martinelli took over as Saka’s partner in crime.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of contribution

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The settlement plan also includes a pledge by the school to provide a statement to the claimant families condemning Lodge's criminal acts, and to detail improvements made to the organ donation program.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Lakefront staff then will send donations to the Washington Township Adult Center, which has been used as an American Red Cross shelter since the weekend.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026

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Over the years, The Book Rack has offered thousands of books across a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, along with candles, notebooks, bookish gifts and more than 100 puzzles.

— Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors caught the elder Spitze helping his son contact four minor victims to try silencing them with gifts or orders to destroy evidence.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of gift

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The benefaction of these private nonprofits eventually came to exceed, by a substantial margin, the money dispensed by the government, which has declined over time.

— Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The evening ended with the iconic funk band The Bar-Kays bringing everyone to the dance floor for a boogie to celebrate a night of benefaction.

— Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2024

Definition of benefaction

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Residents also grew frustrated, as migrants reluctantly snared in endless court proceedings appeared to be gaming the system and living off the taxpayers’ dole.

— Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
The author of that piece criticized the Social Security Administration for not updating a listing of jobs that benefit applicants might be able to do instead of going on the government dole collecting disability benefits.

— Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 29 Jan. 2023

Definition of dole

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L’Agence’s offering always delivers head-turning pieces, grounded by crisp shirting that never misses.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Buc-ee’s sued Beaver’s Mini Mart in late July, four months after the chain known for its extensive food offerings and massive restrooms opened its first Ohio store less than a half-hour’s drive away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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