doles

noun

plural of dole
as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy a millionaire who was known for his annual Christmas dole to needy-looking strangers he met on the street

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  1. philanthropies
  2. charities
Noun
  • This further dissolves the trust in philanthropies and nonprofit organizations millennials and Gen Zers so desperately want.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The portal came out of the Colorado Housing Consortium, a coalition launched in 2025 that brings together more than 120 people from state and local government, developers, lenders, philanthropies and nonprofits.
    — Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of philanthropies
Noun
  • Asian families are used to dealing with ministries through their businesses, and thus see few qualms in doing so again through their charities.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • For 25 years, charities have distributed funds to help the families impacted by 9/11 and offer assistance for the rescue teams facing health issues.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of charities
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“Doles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doles. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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