as in volunteers
to make a present of
we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity
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Recent Examples of donates
Today, the company plants a tree for every child born to a Zegna employee, donates flowerbeds in the Piazza Duomo in Milan and revitalizes public parks in Palm Beach and Boston, among other things.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Whether someone attends an event, visits the gallery, or donates to a charity, Joan emphasizes the importance of staying in touch.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recreationalists in Colorado can also purchase a state Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue Card, which donates a portion of funds to volunteer teams.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
The retailer donates to both political parties.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
After the sale is over, Dawkins said Locust Grove donates the remaining books to places like Kentucky Refugee Ministries or Goodwill.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The guild donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to various groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The brand donates between 25% and 100% of proceeds from select garments to causes like Indigenous American veteran support, disaster relief, local food banks, and arts education.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Sweet also donates new high-end beauty products, toys, and pots and pans, but most of her energy goes into bedding.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Whether someone attends an event, visits the gallery, or donates to a charity, Joan emphasizes the importance of staying in touch.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recreationalists in Colorado can also purchase a state Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue Card, which donates a portion of funds to volunteer teams.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
The retailer donates to both political parties.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
After the sale is over, Dawkins said Locust Grove donates the remaining books to places like Kentucky Refugee Ministries or Goodwill.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The guild donates hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to various groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The brand donates between 25% and 100% of proceeds from select garments to causes like Indigenous American veteran support, disaster relief, local food banks, and arts education.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Sweet also donates new high-end beauty products, toys, and pots and pans, but most of her energy goes into bedding.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
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In fact, Kira also volunteers as a therapy dog at nursing homes and at the University of West Florida.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Anne Howard, 38, a social worker who volunteers with the Wendt Center, empathizes.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Despite decades of research, there is no firm answer on what contributes to someone having autism.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Philadelphia alone contributes $110 million.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mercifully, Marlon gives Lee a chance to prove he can be trusted.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Plus, more uninsured people mean more uncompensated care for hospitals, which presents its own problems for state budgets.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Altering menus presents challenges for restaurants.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Donates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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