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verb

past tense of donate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of donated
Adjective
Better data and more reliable staffing would go a long way in making sure that more donated food gets to those who need it the most. — John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 In some videos, survivors accused soldiers of looting apartments and confiscating donated supplies—claims that remain difficult to independently verify but have fueled widespread outrage. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 The donated jet was designed to bridge the gap until the other planes are ready. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Once a donated cadaver can no longer be used by UCSD, the remains are cremated and scattered or interred in a manner consistent with state law, the university says. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2026 Because the transplant requires Bell to take potent immunosuppressant medication to prevent organ rejection, the couple plans to remove the donated womb following a potential second pregnancy to ensure her long-term health. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026 City of Ocilla officials cut off the water to Irwin County Hospital for unpaid water bills Monday, prompting a callout by the public for donated water, according to residents who spoke to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday and Wednesday. — Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The donated plane could take the place of two 35-year-old jets that currently serve as Air Force One. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 The Diocese will accept donated hats, scarves and gloves for the Caps for Kids campaign at its Merrillville office through January. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
Wexner and his charitable entities have donated more than $200 million to Ohio State, including a record-setting $100 million gift in 2011. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Brides for a Cause sells donated wedding dresses at about 30 - 70% off retail prices. — Erin Jones, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 In June, the estate of Jeffrey Amdur, a former Arundel High French teacher who died in September 2024, donated $585,923 to the district for scholarships for graduating Arundel High students who attend Loyola University Maryland. — Nats_syndicator, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2026 The audience donated in real time, with a $25,000 matching pledge and an additional $25,000 contribution from Hayek Pinault helping the campaign reach its target. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026 According to research by Andy Reymann, the museum’s curator of cultural anthropology, Fritze donated several natural history objects to the Nassau Society for Natural History (the Museum Wiesbaden’s predecessor) beginning in 1833. — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2026 Mercy Circle residents and Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School students joined to sort donated socks during a Macs with Mercy event in Chicago for Pat’s Pantry in Mount Greenwood. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 Bloomberg Government separately reported that Mauzy had donated $500 to Hinojosa’s campaign in June. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026 Miami Dolphins owner and Palm Beach developer Stephen Ross donated $1 million to Friends of Byron Donalds PAC in September. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donated
Adjective
  • While this milestone drew headlines, nominal dollar numbers are the wrong metric to focus on in connection with fiscal matters.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Deflation and weak corporate profitability are already eroding China’s fiscal revenues, which have basically been flat in nominal terms since 2019.
    — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Students volunteered for the face-painting station, and Advanced Drawing students, under the direction of art teacher Jessi Mortensen, created live chalk art installations.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Judy Dean has volunteered with the program for nearly 17 years.
    — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Information for this article was contributed by Vasilisa Stepanenko and Katie Marie Davies of The Associated Press.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Eight live-fire drills test joint combat capabilities The Japan Self-Defense Forces contributed approximately 45,000 personnel, while around 11,000 US troops took part.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Much like in Leña, dishes are prepped and presented at the table, though this time think Greek salads and guac instead of beef tartare and everything feels a little more fun.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Igor Stravinsky’s new C Major Symphony — which was written for and dedicated to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra — was presented for the first time at Orchestra Hall with Stravinsky himself conducting.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The results provided an early indication of voter support for the school board’s direction as the district faced declining enrollment and difficult budget decisions.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The second provided the means to revoke trust in the digital certificate used to sign older vulnerable Windows boot managers.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Donated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donated. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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