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
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.
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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
Sforno argues that the confession is not directly linked to the tithe process but rather to the sin of the golden calf.
—Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
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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
Sforno argues that the confession is not directly linked to the tithe process but rather to the sin of the golden calf.
—Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tithe
Noun
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In other words, the contributor can use five-years’ worth of annual gift tax exclusions ($95,000 in 2026) to front-load contributions to the plans and start compounding tax-free returns with the money.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The $350-million sale had been agreed in December 2019 but not yet finalized, and was at the center of an FBI investigation that led to accusations that Sidhu had provided insider information to the team and in return demanded kickbacks in the form of campaign contributions.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Captives, gift giving, and diplomacy could help remedy a killing that was seen as an act against a community, not just an individual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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And that's just part of recognizing the gift of each day.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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By placing them on the foreign-aid dole, U.S. officials know that foreign officials will do their bidding when called upon to do so.—
Jacob Hornberger,
Orange County Register,
12 May 2024
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The service The St Regis Butler service precedes itself and is a brand-wide offering.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Every Lottery offering but one saw their sales decrease in April 2025, reflecting a months-long trend.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Baraka’s play presents utterance as a shared medium to confront onlookers with historical racial violence and the resilience of Black Americans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The event also honors 13 Tastemakers helping to shape Atlanta's present and future.—
Damien Henderson,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Critics described the free permits as subsidies for oil and gas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The bill does not increase subsidies available to low-income renters and homeowners, or to potential homebuyers.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Tithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tithe. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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