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as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
after amassing a fortune in the computer industry, the brothers devoted themselves to charity
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as in contributions
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
donated his mansion and all of its land as a charity to the people of his beloved home state
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Recent Examples of charities
The Charley Hoffman Foundation was created by PGA TOUR professional Charley Hoffman and his wife Stacy in 2009 to raise funds for charities benefiting children in their native and adopted hometowns of San Diego and Las Vegas.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
The proceeds are then donated directly to local charities.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
To be sure, the wealth transfer will be contested between widows and charities as well as children, and not all younger Americans are likely to receive enough financial support from their parents to compete in today’s economy with many struggling to afford a home.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Nearly a dozen civil rights organizations and charities filed a civil lawsuit in Massachusetts, seeking a court order to prevent the dismantling of the Community Relations Service.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Claridges also works with The Felix Project to donate all unconsumed food to charities, schools, and food banks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Through their work, NHS charities help to drive innovation, transform care and support staff well-being.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Allen’s work with charities throughout the area goes a long way, and the fans that encounter him speak to his authenticity.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Campbell’s plan is to share her winnings with local charities, including a domestic violence shelter in her region, lottery officials said.
—Mark Price
january 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charities
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Filippelli said people are finding clever ways to navigate state level funding and local philanthropies will still finance some projects, but much of the Biden-era federal funding for such initiatives is gone.—
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The philanthropies backing Sheffield's transition are expected to donate at least $2 million, Detroit's most expensive yet.—
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And under the county’s program, 75% of a participating employee’s pension contributions go into the account, while 100% of the county’s contribution to their pension goes to SDCERA, not DROP.—
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Leading receiver Vernell Brown III and 6-foot-3, 213-pound Dallas Wilson return for their sophomore season while redshirt sophomore TJ Abrams looks build on a his November contributions (nine catches, 105 yards).—
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
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“Charities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charities. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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