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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
Anyone who donates $200 or more will receive a one-year lounge entry pass.
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Ella Gonzales
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Lin donates the combs to Samaritan House in San Mateo.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The contest, which awards half of the pot to a winner and donates the other half to charity after expenses, has sold just shy of $350 million (C$472 million) in tickets since 2001, resulting in about $175 million (C$236 million) in prizes for residents of Alberta.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The collaboration donates a portion of every sale to the Crisis Text Line.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The new Refreshers are also part of SONIC’s Limeades for Learning initiative, where the company donates a portion of Drink, Slush, Blast, and Shake sales to support public education.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, that amount may be reduced if someone donates the land or services to help build.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Ella Gonzales
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Lin donates the combs to Samaritan House in San Mateo.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The contest, which awards half of the pot to a winner and donates the other half to charity after expenses, has sold just shy of $350 million (C$472 million) in tickets since 2001, resulting in about $175 million (C$236 million) in prizes for residents of Alberta.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Volunteer Liz Engel often donates her time at the textiles and sewing booth that’s part of the fix-it fairs held regularly by the Porter County Public Library System, and said someone suggested doing one for Earth Day.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The collaboration donates a portion of every sale to the Crisis Text Line.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The new Refreshers are also part of SONIC’s Limeades for Learning initiative, where the company donates a portion of Drink, Slush, Blast, and Shake sales to support public education.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
However, that amount may be reduced if someone donates the land or services to help build.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
Verb
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Brandi Manzano, who goes by the name Baby Pokey Brandi, is a product development specialist at a hair care brand who also volunteers at We Can Be Heroes in her free time.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Nichols also volunteers on several boards related to supporting veterans, underprivileged communities, and workforce development.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shankar says the working environment in Panipat’s recycling units contributes to poor health.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Greg contributes nothing toward household expenses or food and does not pay rent.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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January 20 – February 18 Pulling back slightly gives you a clearer read on everything today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Buxton knows the plan — a fighting retreat that saves ownership money but still gives the team the chance to regroup and compete for a division title with strong starting pitching and an aggressive, small-ball approach from a young, athletic lineup.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Set on a nearly 1-acre hillside lot at the end of a private road, the property provides ample parking for five cars.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Don Theisen, a Forest Lake resident and former Washington County Public Works director who now provides consulting services, will report on various delivery methods, such as design-bid-build, construction-manager adviser, or construction-manager at risk.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Adair’s family and attorneys argue having Fatherley out of custody presents a danger to the public, and is an unfair system, since anyone else charged with murder would be arrested, Daniels said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The exhibition’s first wall presents a large photograph of Nicky holding their mother’s urn to set the scene.—
Sarah Moroz,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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