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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
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as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party
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Recent Examples of donation
While admission to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is free, voluntary donations of $4 for adults and $2 for children are welcome.
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
According to Gunn, the Asset Building program will have the same grants and donations after its transfer.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
Combined with a silent online auction and donation, the joyous community-building event raised over $200,000.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Behind every donation that philanthropists Sandra and Malcolm Berman have made over the years, there is a story.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 June 2025
According to Gunn, the Asset Building program will have the same grants and donations after its transfer.
—Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025
Combined with a silent online auction and donation, the joyous community-building event raised over $200,000.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Behind every donation that philanthropists Sandra and Malcolm Berman have made over the years, there is a story.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
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In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Consumers are increasingly seeking jewelry that reflects their personal identity, style, and emotional connection, whether for themselves or as gifts for loved ones.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Now, the government plans to finish its presentation on Monday, which means the defense will get to call its own witnesses beginning Tuesday.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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The Biennial also features a presentation of paintings from the Gardena High School Art Collection, an assemblage of California Impressionism that began in 1919, and a program curated by present-day teenagers of works drawn from the Orange County Museum of Art collection. Saturday through Jan. 4.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The Council this week passed the non-binding resolution by a 12-0 vote, with one councilor, Sharon Durkan, voting present.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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