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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 Concerns over donations The dispute centers on tithes, donations in which church members give 10% of their income to the organization. — Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 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

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Noun

In addition to special contributions from designers, all pieces featured in the exhibition were sourced from eBay and styled by eBay’s resident stylist Brie Welch, with proceeds from the eBay Live auction benefiting the CFDA.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Fry and Drew did make important contributions, working out passive techniques for setting hot and humid air in motion.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of contributions

Noun

In developing a multitool to slide neatly into its latest generation of EDC offerings, The James Brand took time to reflect upon which tools were absolutely necessary for its customers and which ones could be eliminated to cut bulk and excess.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
And for holiday, Browne updated his black tie offerings with new dresses, capes and sport coats.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of offerings

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Lowe’s in Boise donated the rest of the materials, which included soil, weed barrier cloth and fertilizer, bringing the total donations to $800, according to Mitchley.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
The bar accumulated over 50 donations from dozens of local businesses for raffle prizes, which will go on throughout the day.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of donations

Noun

Focus and Blur A procession of gifts and drinks arrive at the reception.

— Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of gifts

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That has created shortages and long lines at gas stations, made worse by deep subsidies that encourage excess consumption.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Costs for consumers in the Affordable Care Act marketplace have soared amid expiring ACA premium subsidies, and insurance affordability poses a political threat to Republicans during upcoming midterm elections.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of subsidies

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In addition to the merger question, members will vote on the distribution of $250,000 to four charities.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The event raised $20 million for women’s charities, thanks to a $10 million donation from Melinda French Gates that matched the $10 million the music fest raised.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of charities

Noun

Les Dames d’Escoffier International is dedicated to supporting the next generation through scholarships, grants, mentoring and community engagement.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
The administration also ended grants that sent tens of millions of dollars a year to Cal State and community college campuses that provide academic and mentoring support that serve a high percentage of Latino students.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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