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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
Pratt Industries donates 100 alarms Pratt Industries’ Mill Division in Valparaiso has donated 100 carbon monoxide alarms to the Valparaiso Fire Department to support fire safety efforts, according to a release.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
For every bottle that’s sold, Garrison Brothers donates $5 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
San Diego Blood Bank will be giving Thin Mints to anyone who donates blood in February, said Robyn Murray, the council’s public relations and communications manager.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Bill remains the chairman of the foundation (renamed the Gates Foundation), which donates millions annually, notably to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine in 2020.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Every 56 days, Louisville resident Doug Velander donates to the Kentucky Blood Center, which relies on donors to supply 70 hospitals across Kentucky.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Jan. 2026
The company also donates gift cards to teachers in some parts of the country.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 15 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
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
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
For every bottle that’s sold, Garrison Brothers donates $5 to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
San Diego Blood Bank will be giving Thin Mints to anyone who donates blood in February, said Robyn Murray, the council’s public relations and communications manager.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Bill remains the chairman of the foundation (renamed the Gates Foundation), which donates millions annually, notably to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine in 2020.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Every 56 days, Louisville resident Doug Velander donates to the Kentucky Blood Center, which relies on donors to supply 70 hospitals across Kentucky.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Jan. 2026
The company also donates gift cards to teachers in some parts of the country.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 15 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
Verb
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Smith now volunteers to help other inmates navigate the technology, particularly during virtual job interviews designed to simulate modern hiring processes.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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As a member of the Fine Art League of Cupertino, Choudhury volunteers his time and creativity to help people connect and grow through art.—
Diana Argabrite,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the chin contributes negligibly to resisting chewing forces.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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On top of that, California requires a special fuel blend that adds another 15 cents per gallon, the state’s cap-and-trade program costs another 26 cents and a special sales tax for gas contributes another 10 cents, according to the California Energy Commission.—
Adam B. Summers,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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The rechargeable lithium-ion battery inside the NODE 100 provides up to 1000+ hours of use from a single charge, which means fewer pauses to top up on power.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Cities that are satisfied with the service that DART provides could choose to forgo the 25% return and let the transit agency use the funds.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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From a valuation perspective, this presents an appealing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And looming beyond any legislative solution is a governor who is widely considered a likely candidate for president in 2028 — a race in which California’s persistent budget deficits presents a political liability.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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