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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Poland has exceeded this benchmark for the past five years, logging a 4.12% contribution in 2024 — ahead of the U.S.' own 3.38% — and investing in U.S. arsenal ranging from F-35 jets to Abrams tanks.
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Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Strip out penalties and his 30 goal contributions is not far off his best during the 2020-21 campaign.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Considering how Walker slogged through last season and how he’s bounced between the rotation and bullpen, the outing underscored his contributions over the first two months.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Outside of his contributions to the league, Irsay also made headlines for his personal life.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Strip out penalties and his 30 goal contributions is not far off his best during the 2020-21 campaign.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Considering how Walker slogged through last season and how he’s bounced between the rotation and bullpen, the outing underscored his contributions over the first two months.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Outside of his contributions to the league, Irsay also made headlines for his personal life.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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