donates

present tense third-person singular of donate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of donates Each year Arctic Fox donates 15% of its profits to animal welfare organizations. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 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 Pura Vida sells a Mental Health Awareness Fidget Ring featuring amethyst, celestine, green quartz and rose quartz, and donates 5% of the purchase price to Mental Health America. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Through its Made-to-Share program, developed in partnership with Feeding America, each Sheetz store donates more than 200 pounds of product every month, equal to 240 meals for people in need. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 According to Steven, McBee donates its high‑protein snack sticks to local school programs, ensuring kids have access to real nutrition during and after school. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Jafri also regularly donates portions of art sales to charity. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
Verb
  • To minimize conflict concerns, Mare offhandedly volunteers to temporarily work at the Cincinnati Chronicle, the Teller’s sister paper, while some of its staff members are on maternity leave.
    Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Caleb loves puzzles, building Lego models and animals, and regularly volunteers with an animal shelter and cat rescue to help socialize the animals.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Dream bench contributes 39 points Atlanta recorded 30 assists on 39 made baskets and committed only four turnovers.
    Christopher Harris, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • When these differences remain hidden, organizations naturally allocate retention investments as though every customer contributes equally.
    Dr. Vasudeva Akula, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Jurors are required to follow the law as the judge gives it to them.
    Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The cashmere blend also gives it that soft, elevated feel that makes even a basic travel outfit look a little more thoughtful.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Being the product of reproduction but not knowing from whom is, to me, like the back of a second surface mirror, the part that provides the surface for the silvered layer, which is then covered with a piece of glass.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • With waterfall views and an ideal location among the old-school charm of Beacon’s shops and restaurants, the Roundhouse provides a perfect weekend escape for New Yorkers who want to feel a world away from home.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Ireland’s slim but searching play presents an issue of deep discomfort and homes in on the subject of that larger communal response.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Coach Kevin O’Connell continuously discussed the Vikings’ changes, and Sunday presents the first real opportunity to show their impact.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Donates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donates. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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