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
  • That opens a door for city governments, philanthropies, employers and civic groups to supplement accounts for children in low-income communities.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Corporations and philanthropies like nonprofits and local governments may also make tax-deductible contributions of up to $2,500 a year into the account.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of philanthropies
Noun
  • Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to charities across the country ahead of their wedding, but that seems to have done little to stunt the backlash.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Professional sports have provided countless athletes with platforms to invest in charities, mentor youth, rebuild neighborhoods, and support military families, first responders, and disaster relief efforts.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of charities
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