contributions

NOUN

gift, offering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

addition donation grant improvement increase input

STRONG

alms augmentation benefaction beneficence bestowal charity handout present subscription supplement write-off

WEAK

a hand do one's part gifting helping hand significant addition

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease loss subtraction

Example Sentences

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Either way, you want to look at pushing up your retirement contributions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

“Through their commitment to filmmaking, this year’s exceptionally talented class has made significant contributions to our global movie industry.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

As well as campaigning for the Grand Slams to link prize money to tournament revenue, players are also asking for contributions to their benefit pool and a greater say in how the events are run.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Germany will raise its retirement age gradually beyond 67, abolish early retirement and expand compulsory pension contributions under a set of new recommendations backed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

He’d wanted to honor her contributions to science ever since.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot