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
Hansen is the only spaceflight rookie among the Artemis 2 crew, but he is widely recognized within both NASA and CSA for significant program contributions on the ground.
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
However, those who earned more than $150,000 from their current employer in 2025 must put their catch-up contributions in an after-tax Roth account.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The contributions of these communities to the dining scene have been notable.
—David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The special recognition celebrates the contributions of the organization’s Bigs and highlights the resiliency of its Littles, reinforcing the enduring impact that mentorship can have on a young person, volunteer and community.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
However, those who earned more than $150,000 from their current employer in 2025 must put their catch-up contributions in an after-tax Roth account.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The contributions of these communities to the dining scene have been notable.
—David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The special recognition celebrates the contributions of the organization’s Bigs and highlights the resiliency of its Littles, reinforcing the enduring impact that mentorship can have on a young person, volunteer and community.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contribution
donation
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While Lentsch didn’t specify how much Protect Wyoming has raised so far, the group is gathering donations.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their donations will be boosted by another $40,000 from the 9News Word of Thanks fund, according to an Instagram post from anchor Kyle Clark.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Contribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contribution. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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