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tithe

noun

Definition of tithe

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 Church offering plates are meant for tithes and charity, not political contributions. — Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for tithe

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Noun

The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.

— David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of contribution

Noun

The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Supporters can add a cash donation to the campaign at checkout, but that money is likely not going to Ossoff’s campaign.

— Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of donation

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The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Reid’s constancy is one of the gifts that has led him to the pinnacle of the NFL as the fourth-winningest coach in league history.

— Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of gift

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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
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

Definition of benefaction

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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
The author of that piece criticized the Social Security Administration for not updating a listing of jobs that benefit applicants might be able to do instead of going on the government dole collecting disability benefits.

— Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 29 Jan. 2023

Definition of dole

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Among the many offerings are salsas, sauces, salads, sandwiches, wraps and more than a dozen meal options that range from salmon and rice to beef stroganoff to spaghetti and meatballs.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
With a bar in front, a hallway-like dining strip, and a cozy back room, the space feels more harmonious with Somssi’s easygoing à-la-carte offerings.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026

Definition of offering

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The artist duo Motus created the murals in each room to depict the connection between Kabutocho's history and its present, with palettes ranging from spring green to lake blue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Signs of a bright future and the reality of a dismal present are both in equal play as the Fins open camp on this strangest of seasons.

— Greg Cote July 27, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

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