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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
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.
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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
Congregants say they were required to pay a minimum of 10 percent of their income in tithes.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
An additional 10 percent was designated for charitable giving or a tithe.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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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
Congregants say they were required to pay a minimum of 10 percent of their income in tithes.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
An additional 10 percent was designated for charitable giving or a tithe.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tithe
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This exhibit explores the dynamic history of the Latino/Latinx (mostly Mexican American/Chicano) community in Berkeley from 1900 to 2025, highlighting resilience, activism and cultural contributions through photographs, oral histories, archival documents and community artifacts.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Each of the 250th design plates costs $55, which includes a $50 contribution to the Michigan Transportation Fund for road repairs and construction, along with a $5 service fee.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Target even launched its own chatbot dedicated to helping consumers find holiday gifts.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 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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Clear thinking, unvarnished assessments, and reference to those timeless lessons: These are the benefactions that National Review Institute brings to the public square.—
Peter J. Travers,
National Review,
30 Dec. 2023
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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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In addition to its beer offerings, the local taproom sells pizza, salads, apps and wine while also offering a full cocktail menu.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, the hotel revamped its club offering into the exclusive Lapis Club Lounge on the 22nd Floor, which offers dining with a view of the sea; a full bar; and concierges who can assist Cove guests with dinner, golf, and cabana reservations.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pownall has become a master at surprise gifts for his wife, recently gifting her a present for every day of December leading up to Christmas — in his own mock, luxury Advent calendar.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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At Christmas, 498 families participated in a toy distribution through which 1,117 children received presents.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Dumping coverage Marketplace plans from the Affordable Care Act no longer feel very affordable to many people, because Congress did not extend a package of enhanced subsidies that expired at the end of 2025.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Prior to the pandemic, ACA premium subsidies were only available to people with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level.—
Ken Calvert,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Tithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tithe. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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