as in contribution
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
According to the Internet, all opponents of Caitlin Clark should create an HOV lane for her to the basket, give her at least 5-feet on 3-point shots, and after each game provide a tithe to her account.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
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.
—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
Sforno argues that the confession is not directly linked to the tithe process but rather to the sin of the golden calf.
—Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
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.
—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
Sforno argues that the confession is not directly linked to the tithe process but rather to the sin of the golden calf.
—Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tithe
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Throughout the night restaurateurs, chefs, the mayor of Chicago, the governor of Illinois and others underscored the importance and inspiration of immigrant families and the many contributions of the industry’s undocumented workforce.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Readers' donations grant their wishes and additional money raised helps many more families in the region.—
Jackie Borchardt,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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His left kidney, heart, lungs and both corneas were recovered for donation.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Dec. 2025
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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That is why a good Father's Day gift can go beyond another shirt, tool set or gift card.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The benefaction of these private nonprofits eventually came to exceed, by a substantial margin, the money dispensed by the government, which has declined over time.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ramp plans to invest the capital in AI to expand its capabilities and product offerings.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Cheetah Lounge strip club in Midtown revamped its food offerings, completed multimillion-dollar upgrades and is targeting World Cup travelers through social media campaigns targeting specific fanbases.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Harry wrote that along with Middleton thinking Markle had wanted her fashion contacts and friction over bridesmaids’ dresses at the Sussexes’ wedding, Middleton and William were also miffed that Markle and Harry hadn’t given them Easter presents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The insurance subsidies expire imminently and could inflame voters by spiking health care costs for millions of people.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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But the preliminary numbers could reflect signs of financial strain for people who can’t afford to pay hundreds of dollars more in monthly premiums once enhanced federal subsidies expire at the end of the year.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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To forget or exceed herself takes the form of erotic dissolution and spiritual oblation.—
Saidiya Hartman,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2023
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“Tithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tithe. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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