as in donation
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in
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Recent Examples of contribution
The groups within days made contributions to Keep Florida Clean, a political committee headed by James Uthmeier, who was then Ron DeSantis’ chief of staff and is now attorney general.
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Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
The total economic contribution, including the multiplier effect, is expected to exceed J$95.4 billion (US $600 million).
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Leafs need more offense from different characters Now nine games into the playoffs, the list of Leafs who have not made meaningful offensive contributions is adding up.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 May 2025
The series features contributions from many of Almodóvar’s most iconic collaborators, including actresses Penélope Cruz, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma, Bibiana Fernández, Loles León, Carmen Machi, Lola Dueñas and Leonor Watling.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 May 2025
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Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
The total economic contribution, including the multiplier effect, is expected to exceed J$95.4 billion (US $600 million).
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Leafs need more offense from different characters Now nine games into the playoffs, the list of Leafs who have not made meaningful offensive contributions is adding up.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 10 May 2025
The series features contributions from many of Almodóvar’s most iconic collaborators, including actresses Penélope Cruz, Julieta Serrano, Rossy de Palma, Bibiana Fernández, Loles León, Carmen Machi, Lola Dueñas and Leonor Watling.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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The three men are all longtime Miami residents who have experienced homelessness and rely on donations to make a living, according to the complaint.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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The other half arrived in the form of donations from trusts, foundations, and individuals.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 May 2025
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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