tithes

noun

plural of tithe
as in contributions
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 tithes How all-knowing is a deity that needs constant reminders in the form of tithes and offerings? — David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Federal fraud suit dismissed In July, a federal judge dismissed a fraud lawsuit brought by a group of former Gateway Church members, who accused the church and the Morrises of mishandling millions of dollars in church donations, or tithes. — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Until now, David had always made his tithes of 10 percent to the church. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Druski is then seen standing before the congregation, sharing news that Collect & Praise Ministries is branching out into Motherland, before encouraging tithes and donations for the cause. — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tithes
  1. contributions
  2. offerings
  3. alms
  4. donations
  5. gifts
  6. subsidies
  7. charities
  8. grants
Noun
  • The city could finance the initial costs through loans, bonds and contributions from developers whose projects would receive electricity from the new utility.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Democratic candidates have raised more money from direct but limited contributions from individuals, while Republicans have raised far more through party committees that are funded by wealthy donors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • The partnership grew from the NFL’s local merchandise collaboration initiative intended to add diversity to team products with highly localized offerings, the Chiefs said in announcing the collection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But for boards, sponsors and management teams, the more important question is not whether these blockbuster offerings can attract investor demand.
    — Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of offerings
Noun
  • Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.
    — Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Not that the alms offered up by President Biden and European leaders will do much good.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2022
Definition of alms
Noun
  • Nasser Barghouti, who is slightly leading Khan in large-dollar donations to American Priorities, simply stated that he is retired and residing in Dallas.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This annual tradition provides live performances and holiday cheer while promoting donations to community food pantries.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Scroll on for gifts from these brands, plus rhode, Rare Beauty, BIODANCE, Bath & Body Works and so many more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The gifts build on the museum’s existing holdings while creating connections with its library and garden.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • So far, anti-AI legislation has taken the form of blocking subsidies for AI data centers.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The talks come as Paz faces protests over his decision to scrap fuel subsidies in a country that once exported natural gas to its neighbors but now struggles with fuel shortages and declining hydrocarbon production.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of subsidies
Noun
  • It was meant to connect Floridians in need with private charities and churches, moving them off government assistance.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Roan also performed at Rodrigo’s first ever Daisy Chain Fields Festival, which raised $20 million for feminist charities.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of charities
Noun
  • Ossoff last year also pressed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for canceling public health and environmental grants.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Free money from scholarships and grants accounts for about 27% of the costs, and student loans, including parent borrowing, make up most of the rest.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of grants

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“Tithes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tithes. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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