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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 donation supports the local chapter programs; the designer donates their time.
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Days later, Wright updated their GoFundMe page with a heartfelt message in response to the outpouring of support and significant donations from their online community.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 June 2025
The fundraiser had received more than $11,000 in donations as of Friday morning.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Connelly frequently downplayed her reputation and aptitude for knowing how to ask for large donations from important individuals.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Days later, Wright updated their GoFundMe page with a heartfelt message in response to the outpouring of support and significant donations from their online community.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 June 2025
The fundraiser had received more than $11,000 in donations as of Friday morning.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Connelly frequently downplayed her reputation and aptitude for knowing how to ask for large donations from important individuals.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
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Hassenfeld was also founding benefactor of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, and his family’s contributions helped to establish the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at Brown University.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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The terms outline a plan for $470 million worth of stadium improvements with the Bengals paying $120 million and county contributions capped at $350 million.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
Noun
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What does the 60% of AGI limit for cash gifts mean?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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The presentation also presented three exclusive collaborations, all crafted using the collection’s fabric and processes.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Someone has to be there to make sure everything is being recorded, that microphones work properly and that when developers, attorneys and others have a laptop to plug in, there is a trouble-shooter on hand so presentations can show on the screen.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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At present, there are no longer any active nuclear treaties between the two nations who hold 87% of all warheads.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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