donates

present tense third-person singular of donate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of donates The brand donates a portion of every sale to SOS Children’s Villages to fund vaccines and medical treatments for children in need. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 For every item purchased, the brand donates an essential clothing item to someone in need through its network of more than 4,000 Giving Partners, which support people experiencing homelessness in their communities. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 The metal floor donates electrons while the membrane pulls oxygen and moisture from the surrounding air to complete the circuit. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026 The city donates several head of bison to Native American tribes annually. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 In addition, the hotel donates recycled soaps and toiletries to those in need at the Jongno-gu Welfare Center. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 Each year Arctic Fox donates 15% of its profits to animal welfare organizations. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Ficke’s philanthropic epiphany that night in his restaurant led to his annual 9/11 Day of Giving, where Big Bill’s New York Pizza donates all its proceeds in remembrance of the September 11 attacks. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2026 One community effort already in place is Sprouts’ Food Rescue program, a program that donates unsellable, but edible, groceries to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
Verb
  • Matt Hepp, an engineer and a climber who volunteers with Ouray Mountain Rescue, created a reference map that notes mile markers and some of the most notorious sections.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Nadolski and Brosnan are helped by Collections Committee member Steven Wright, curator for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, who also volunteers for the society.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • On-screen presenters like health editor Hugh Pym have decided to leave and will not be replaced as BBC News contributes at least £51M to the savings pot.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Social interaction provides emotional support and contributes to overall well-being.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
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    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The robot’s onboard visual feedback provides information about the objects and their positions during these interactions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The province contributes to Canada's equalization system, which provides federal funding to provinces with lower fiscal capacity.
    — Sheena Rossiter, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The tape—equal parts Julia’s War sampler, TAGABOW B-sides showcase, and assembly of rising stars—savvily presents all the hats Dulgarian simultaneously wears.
    — Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But the expansion of Bioko's strategy presents formidable challenges, from porous international borders to the sheer scale of the territory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Donates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donates. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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