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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
The preservation group alleges the president bypassed proper procedures in tearing down the East Wing and soliciting private donations to fund the massive changes.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Now as Rethage takes a step away from the diner, her family is stepping up and so are her neighbors, giving back through a donation jar, GoFundMe page and even a fundraiser at the bar Scarpaci's next week.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
While some large donations came from fellow celebrities like Steven Spielberg and Zoe Saldaña, many smaller donations were from people around the world who were fans of the actor.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
These weren’t charity donations.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Now as Rethage takes a step away from the diner, her family is stepping up and so are her neighbors, giving back through a donation jar, GoFundMe page and even a fundraiser at the bar Scarpaci's next week.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
While some large donations came from fellow celebrities like Steven Spielberg and Zoe Saldaña, many smaller donations were from people around the world who were fans of the actor.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
These weren’t charity donations.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
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Denis Bouanga’s second hat trick in CONCACAF play and Son Heung-min’s four goal contributions (three assists) in his Champions Cup debut were among the many moments that prompted Burbara to view LAFC as if the club arrived from another dimension.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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That was a new position for Kelly, who accepted contributions from AIPAC’s PAC in March and April 2025, according to FEC filings.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another calls for the State Department to take over a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Just sending a gift will upset my sister.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Davidson himself attended the BAFTA Awards and his frequent, involuntary outbursts punctuated host Alan Cumming’s introduction and several of the early award presentations.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Under the direction of House Culinary Advisor Chef Ricardo Chaneton, the menu takes cues from the coasts of Italy, France, and Spain, balancing comforting flavors with refined presentations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Columbia residential staff members were instructed, in non-emergency situations, not to allow any law enforcement entry into its buildings without Columbia Public Safety present and guidance from the Office of the General Counsel.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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These presents were received at different times—Christmas, just because, Galentine’s Day, etc.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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