charities

noun

plural of charity
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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 Berlanti also founded the Berlanti Family Foundation, raising money charities, nonprofits and cancer research. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026 The couple made their first joint public appearance last week visiting charities in central England. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Malibu millionaire Alexander Lewis left his fortune to unspecified animal charities. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 She’s begun asking local churches and charities for donations. — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 The company said a donation will be made to support equine welfare charities globally, adding the American Humane Society monitored the animals during the project, and that none were harmed. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 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 Harry and Meghan spent time visiting three charities supporting children, young people and families in Nottingham, England, located around 120 miles north of London. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charities
  1. philanthropies
  2. contributions
  3. donations
Noun
  • Heising-Simons and the Ballmer Group are among the philanthropies that in part fund Times education coverage.
    — Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • International research funders and philanthropies should provide sustained support.
    — Segun Fatumo, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of philanthropies
Noun
  • Qualifying low-income families would also receive additional monthly cash assistance and contributions to a college savings account.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Outside of her contributions to StyleCaster, Jessie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Journalism and has spent over a decade covering shopping articles for many top lifestyle publications, including PEOPLE, InStyle, Glamour, and more.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • The website solicits donations in British pounds, among other currency.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Other ways to help The shelter is also accepting donations of food, blankets, toys, treats and money as its resources become increasingly strained.
    — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of donations

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“Charities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charities. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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