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we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity
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Recent Examples of donates
Rita also received a donation from Constellation, a company associated with nuclear power, an issue gaining traction in the state, and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, which donates to both democratic and republican candidates.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
One of its initiatives, called Project Pick, collects extra fruit from local fruit trees and donates it to the food bank.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
El Camino Quilters is a nonprofit group that donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Get your caffeine fix at this small-batch artisan roaster that donates a portion of its sales to go toward open space and wildlife conservation.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
When a person donates a kidney, the recipient doesn’t become part of the donor’s family.
—Monika Piotrowska, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
The Michigan Lottery donates proceeds of games of chance to its Department of Education, and last year contributed more than $1 billion to school aid.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Carney has put the containers in her curbside recycling in the past, and now donates them to people or fund-raising organizations who can use the cash.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Conceived as a team-building exercise for the festival’s producers, Wespac Construction, M3F donates 100% of its proceeds to charity.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
One of its initiatives, called Project Pick, collects extra fruit from local fruit trees and donates it to the food bank.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
El Camino Quilters is a nonprofit group that donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Get your caffeine fix at this small-batch artisan roaster that donates a portion of its sales to go toward open space and wildlife conservation.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
When a person donates a kidney, the recipient doesn’t become part of the donor’s family.
—Monika Piotrowska, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
The Michigan Lottery donates proceeds of games of chance to its Department of Education, and last year contributed more than $1 billion to school aid.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Carney has put the containers in her curbside recycling in the past, and now donates them to people or fund-raising organizations who can use the cash.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Conceived as a team-building exercise for the festival’s producers, Wespac Construction, M3F donates 100% of its proceeds to charity.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
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Renee Lund volunteers with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and joined the effort after her son Tanner was killed by a drunk driver in 2022.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Sparta team regularly volunteers together at local food banks, assisted living facilities and thrift stores.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated December 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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How Hypertension Affects Brain Structure Hypertension contributes to or accelerates cognitive decline via various harmful brain mechanisms.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Native Instruments contributes training, mentorship and industry-leading software and hardware.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If Young ever offers a provocative pregame quote that provides a soundbite for the opposing locker room, a roomful of reporters will collapse in surprise on the spot.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Left tackle Trent Williams chuckled when reporters advised him that the Rams’ front presents quite a challenge, led by Byron Young and Jared Verse.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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In another example provided by the IRS, a server presents a customer’s bill on an electronic handheld point-of-sale device, which offers the option to pay 15%, 18%, 20%, other, or no tip.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Donates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donates. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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