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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
Noun
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His contributions during the most recent reporting period are more than all four Democratic incumbents combined.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The senator is seen as one of California YIMBY’s key champions in the legislature and has received more than $10,000 in campaign contributions from the organization since 2021.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association in Tate's name.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Valagussa said the parish was already cooking lunch regularly for about 60 seniors, pregnant women and others in need but had no resources to provide food to more people, unless more donations poured in.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some gifts come wrapped in ribbon or a bow, but for Pam Brodsky, the latest birthday present from her son included Champagne, mimosas, and hot towels.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Urban was moved to tears by a birthday gift that carried a message of hope and healing.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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At the top of that list is Luckin Coffee, a Chinese brand that has overtaken Starbucks in both sales and store count, boasting three times as many outlets in the country and coffee priced as low as one-third of Starbucks’ offerings.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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With a focus on quality and accessibility, Pisen's product offerings include power banks, chargers, cables, audio accessories, car accessories, portable power stations, and phone replacement parts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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In between detonating bombs hidden in Christmas presents and disfiguring the entire police force, Art sets his sights on the Shaw family.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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When looking for gifts for 5-year-olds, opt for presents that encourage cooperative play, such as a family-friendly board game.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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Wild news in the Financial Times this morning, which reports that China has substantially increased energy subsidies for some of its largest data centers in a bid to bolster its position in the global AI race.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Without the subsidies — set to expire in December — many Americans will see steep increases in next year’s premiums.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Tithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tithe. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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