1
as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
a generous donation to the orphanage from an anonymous benefactor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of donation
The campaign seeks 35 founding donors each contributing $35,000, as well as community donations in the amounts of $3,500, $350 or $35.
—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
For large donations, additional proof might be required.
—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Gift your old pots and pans sets to a young family member moving into their first apartment, and drop off that unopened panini press at a donation center.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Jones portrayed Jackson as a newcomer attempting to buy the governor’s office and highlighted his past donations to Trump critics.
—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for donation
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
For large donations, additional proof might be required.
—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Gift your old pots and pans sets to a young family member moving into their first apartment, and drop off that unopened panini press at a donation center.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Jones portrayed Jackson as a newcomer attempting to buy the governor’s office and highlighted his past donations to Trump critics.
—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for donation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
Noun
-
Some of those steps include starting to save as young as possible to take advantage of compound growth, maximizing 401(k) contributions to receive company matches, considering Roth accounts to save on taxes later and keeping debt to a minimum, experts said.
-
That means nearly 80% of its work goes completely under the radar, including its contribution to a 2026 box office smash, on which the director took a personal interest in the post-production AI tools.
Noun
-
On the car ride to the casino, Sarris is riffing on his friendship with Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, who bought Sarris a quarter horse as a gift.
-
Tonight, the gift gave one last time.
Noun
-
Serve them in glasses for a more impressive presentation or display them on a platter for more casual gatherings.
-
Unlike Jefferson, however, Washington was very concerned about his image and wanted to avoid conspicuous presentations of luxury, according to Miller.
Noun
-
My vote of present is a way to give the President more space and leverage to negotiate a lasting peace.
-
At present, there are at least five other active lawsuits against the California Community Colleges Board of Governors or specific community college districts over the same issue.
Cite this Entry
“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
