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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 tithe
In other words, the format still isn’t giving women even a tithe.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 9 May 2025
Congregants say they were required to pay a minimum of 10 percent of their income in tithes.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
An additional 10 percent was designated for charitable giving or a tithe.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 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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Chris Willman, Variety, 9 May 2025
Congregants say they were required to pay a minimum of 10 percent of their income in tithes.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
An additional 10 percent was designated for charitable giving or a tithe.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 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
Noun
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The Los Angeles Times reported that USC’s original methodology stated fundraising would be based on semiannual Secretary of State filings, but USC later clarified that late contribution reports were also included.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The instinctive Moon starts out energizing your 11th House of Social Circles, and its square to rebellious Uranus in your 2nd House of Materials presses for contributions and roles.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Your support through a tax-deductible donation or low-cost subscription is vital to our ability to deliver credible, relevant, unique coverage of our community.—
Brett Vito Mar 13,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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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
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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
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By placing them on the foreign-aid dole, U.S. officials know that foreign officials will do their bidding when called upon to do so.—
Jacob Hornberger,
Orange County Register,
12 May 2024
Noun
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Sliced apples and oranges are common grosbeak offerings, along with fruiting plants such as elderberry, crabapple or raspberries.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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In response, quick-service and fast-casual spots have begun to introduce high protein options and more beverage offerings.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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The result was a reunion that finally provided (mostly) satisfying questions and answers about participants’ pasts and presents instead of dancing around topics.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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All of them have marked birthdays inside the facility in the nine months since, but there were no cakes or presents.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Atlanta area has been a major production locale for many years, offering producers lower costs and even subsidies in some cases.—
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
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“Tithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tithe. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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