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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 tithes
Druski is then seen standing before the congregation, sharing news that Collect & Praise Ministries is branching out into Motherland, before encouraging tithes and donations for the cause.
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Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tithes
Noun
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Also, document any decisions so everyone knows their contributions were actually heard.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Simply depositing money into the account without selecting investments means your contributions may sit as cash, earning little.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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More brands whose pieces previously started at 14 karats are shifting their offerings to include 10k solid gold pieces that balance maintaining the precious metal as a key selling point while offering a product at a more affordable price point.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Christian nationalism is arguably the dominant political force in Texas today, thanks, in part, to multimillion-dollar donations from two West Texas billionaires, Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, the document later says that the fundraising figures also includes large donations that campaigns are required to immediately report.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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While Vietnam radiated warmth as a whole, Cuba revealed its charm in smaller moments, like when the fun-loving construction workers in Havana lit up at gifts brought from the States.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many projects go to other countries offering subsidies and low costs while absorbing Hollywood know-how.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, energy importers like Chile and Mexico may see inflation tick up, which could fuel social unrest and force governments to expand subsidies.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Do is serving a five-year federal prison sentence for accepting more than $550,000 in bribes to direct his share of the COVID funds to certain charities, primarily one that employed his daughter, Rhiannon.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Or runners can earn a spot by fundraising for pre-approved charities.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aims to speed home construction through grants, limits on environmental reviews and reducing barriers for modular housing — those that are manufactured in factories and then assembled on site.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Maryland Matters is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501(c)(3) public charity.—
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Mar. 2026
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Labelhood, the influential incubator platform supporting emerging designers, will again host a series of presentations.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Against this backdrop, specialists gave presentations on trauma therapies.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Tithes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tithes. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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