as in donator
one that helps another with gifts or money
a list of donors in the charitable foundation's annual report
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Recent Examples of donor
Oklahoma Voice is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
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Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
But big universities, says Jeffrey Flier, often save their scrutiny for the biggest donors that present the most risk.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Gomez also became an advocate, speaking at college events and donor functions and using her own story as proof of what access and support can make possible.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The project was mostly funded by private donors, according to the president.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
But big universities, says Jeffrey Flier, often save their scrutiny for the biggest donors that present the most risk.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Gomez also became an advocate, speaking at college events and donor functions and using her own story as proof of what access and support can make possible.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
The project was mostly funded by private donors, according to the president.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donor
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The gifts have come from individual donors and corporate benefactors such as JBL, which has provided speakers and equipment, as well as guitar makers Fender and Gibson, among others.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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His experiments are saved by Henrich Harlander (Christoph Waltz), a wealthy benefactor who funds Victor's work.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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The most famous contributor to this scientific history is Charles Darwin, best known for his theory of evolution by means of natural selection, less known for his work on the climbing abilities of plants.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
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Geoff Bennett is the co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour and serves as a contributor to NBC News.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the lawsuit contends that while LaBeouf’s attorneys were still aggressively pursuing their position and seeking monetary compensation from Barnett, a partying LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on assault charges for allegedly punching two bar patrons.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Although admission to the daytime stages is free, passes are for sale that allow patrons into VIP areas at these locations and offer priority admission to the Chevy Riverfront Stage, which is the biggest concert area short of Nissan Stadium.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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