donates

present tense third-person singular of donate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of donates Additional campaign finance records show that Campbell regularly donates to Republican politics nationally and in Texas. Justin Williams, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Suarez, who donates his salary, has proposed eliminating the car and phone allowances, highlighting substantial increases in the mayor and commission budget in recent years. Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Plus, Skechers donates a portion of each purchase to animal charities. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 The event is, in part, a fundraiser for the Aaron Jones Foundation, which donates money to charities and is named for the former NFL defensive end who starred at Apopka High and Eastern Kentucky. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2026 Dispute over church donations The dispute had centered on donations known as tithes, which are made when a church member donates 10% of their income to the organization. Giles Hudson, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Guests can also book a private oyster bed tour, and Ocean Edge donates $25 of the fee to a local oyster bed foundation. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026 The hotel is owned by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, which donates 100 percent of the profits to charities. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 Dutch Bros also has a foundation that donates to community organizations, according to their website. Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
Verb
  • Today, volunteers livestream on their YouTube channel whenever Nashville or surrounding counties face severe weather.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • And the person who feels heard is the one who volunteers the information, makes the concession, and wants to do the deal.
    Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Plus, there is a lot of microbial activity that contributes to the soil structure.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • The fermentation process contributes to sourdough's iconic taste and texture.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • His background gives him a longstanding network of connections to people who can give campaign contributions.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • Move the clutter, create the quiet corner, or set one household boundary that gives your inner life more air.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • The ceremony begins with intention setting that provides a context for the physical treatment that will follow.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • That economic mobility is also why WeBuild is focused on homeownership and provides financial literacy classes.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • One solution could be to throw them all out and start from scratch, but that presents its own challenges and may be overkill.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • That’s despite decades of warnings from policing experts that shooting into moving cars presents a danger of its own and should almost always be avoided.
    Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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“Donates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donates. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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