tithes

noun

Definition of tithesnext
plural of tithe
as in contributions
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 Synonyms for tithes
  1. contributions
  2. alms
  3. donations
  4. subsidies
  5. charities
  6. presentations
Noun
  • What To Know According to court filings, Arkan plans to admit to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud by collecting campaign contributions for Adams that were made under the name of someone other than the true contributor.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The acquisition was financed through equity contributions from companies like Amazon, Salesforce and Authentic Brands Group (Reebok, Forever 21, Billabong).
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of contributions
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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
  • 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
Definition of alms
Noun
  • That funding comes from federal, state and local governments, with districts collectively spending nearly $14 billion in the 2022-2023 school year (not taking into account grants and donations that supplement school budgets).
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Syrian Emergency Task Force is funded by donations and staffed largely by volunteers.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Federal subsidies that have significantly reduced monthly premiums for health insurance marketplace plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, are set to expire at the end of 2025.
    Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021, subsidies for manufacturers using domestic renewable energy were ended, and prices were liberalized.
    Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of subsidies
Noun
  • Having a broad network of partners—including companies, charities, think tanks, and other multilateral institutions—can help make an organization more resilient.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The hotel sells furniture it no longer wishes to use to employees, with the proceeds donated to charities including the Children’s Cancer Fund or the Stadsmission, a charity supporting the homeless.
    Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of charities
Noun
  • The special episode will air live at 5p ET / 2p PT on December 27 with encore presentations at 10p ET / 7p PT and again at 1a ET / 10p PT on PopStar!
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the information brought into public view included details of Arm contracts, Qualcomm roadmaps and design information, and behind-the-scenes communication of the parties through letters, emails, internal presentations, and chats.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of presentations
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