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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 tithe
That includes tithes; regular donations amounting to 10% of a person’s income expected from members of the church.
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Mead Gruver, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2023
Through Hebrew writing, historians have tracked its migration into the Middle East, as early as AD 200, where it was used as a religious tithe along with figs, grapes, and pomegranates.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2023
Churches that leave are required to pay any outstanding tithes owed to the conference, plus an additional year's tithes as well as money to cover unfunded pension liability.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2023
The congressman has proposed a bill that aims to ensure Americans who donate to charity or give tithes can benefit from federal tax reductions.
—Emily Anderson Stern, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023
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Mead Gruver, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2023
Through Hebrew writing, historians have tracked its migration into the Middle East, as early as AD 200, where it was used as a religious tithe along with figs, grapes, and pomegranates.
—Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2023
Churches that leave are required to pay any outstanding tithes owed to the conference, plus an additional year's tithes as well as money to cover unfunded pension liability.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2023
The congressman has proposed a bill that aims to ensure Americans who donate to charity or give tithes can benefit from federal tax reductions.
—Emily Anderson Stern, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tithe
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The contribution from him was small but encouraging: a baby hook with the left hand, a good help read to block a shot before the third-quarter buzzer, a pair of boards.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Matching that money with contributions of their own, the state and city negotiated a transfer of seven miles of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon DOT to Portland.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
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In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.Hannah Beech, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022
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These late donations are pretty consistent with the candidates’ disparity in fundraising throughout the campaign, noted Jennifer Nicoll Victor, a professor of political science at George Mason University.Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: The Harris campaign hasn't spent a lot of time in Illinois, mainly relying on surrogate Gov. JB Pritzker to drum up support among Democrats, including a $5 million donation to the Vice President's campaign, the New York Times reported.Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Your gift recipient can recreate a spa experience at home with this plush robe.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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The evening ended with the iconic funk band The Bar-Kays bringing everyone to the dance floor for a boogie to celebrate a night of benefaction.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2024
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Clear thinking, unvarnished assessments, and reference to those timeless lessons: These are the benefactions that National Review Institute brings to the public square.Peter J. Travers, National Review, 30 Dec. 2023
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Residents also grew frustrated, as migrants reluctantly snared in endless court proceedings appeared to be gaming the system and living off the taxpayers’ dole.Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
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The result has been sporadic doles of grudging emergency funding to meet periodic crises, leaving little certainty about the future.Simon J. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2023
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Luxury items are also part of the store’s offerings.Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lopez also has two body care offerings, the Holiday Body Kickstarter Set (below) and The Ultimate Body Kit, to get fans to also focus on their skin from the neck down.Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Of course, the little one's birthday celebration wouldn't have been complete without an epic present — and Kris Jenner delivered.Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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At present, senses of smell and touch—such as through a handshake—cannot be replicated in a virtual environment.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Tithe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tithe. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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