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a hand

NOUN
contribution
Synonyms
STRONGEST
addition donation grant improvement increase input
STRONG
alms augmentation benefaction beneficence bestowal charity handout present subscription supplement
WEAK
do one's part gifting helping hand significant addition tax write-off write-off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease loss subtraction
NOUN
donation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid allowance appropriation assistance bequest charity contribution endowment grant handout help relief subscription subsidy
STRONG
alms benefaction beneficence boon dole gratuity lump offering philanthropy pittance present presentation ration subvention
WEAK
do one's part gifting helping hand tax benefit tax write-off write-off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blockage hindrance hurt injury loss obstruction stop

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Macron is known to be a manga fan and earlier this year ended a press briefing with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi by doing a hand gesture from the Dragon Ball series.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Durran, the chief coroner, urges families to raise a hand or write a note if they have concerns.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Then a hand went up: All these AI advances are costing U.S. companies trillions of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Mourners took turns gently pouring water over a hand of the deceased while others lit incense sticks and folded their hands in prayer.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

“Cadet Fitz,” said one, holding out a hand to help me up.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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