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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
Eco effort The hotel donates excess food to the local community through Food Rescue and has eliminated single-use plastics, including water bottles and bathroom amenities.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
When someone donates stock, the donor gets a charitable-contribution deduction based on the fair market value of what is given.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Its third-generation family owner, Katrina Henke, primarily donates political contributions to Democratic candidates and committees, including a $3,300 donation to Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign in April 2024, according to a search on Open Secrets.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
American Century Investments donates 40% of its profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and activates fundraising at the tournament to drive direct donations to Stowers each year.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Anyone who donates $200 or more will receive a one-year lounge entry pass.
—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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
When someone donates stock, the donor gets a charitable-contribution deduction based on the fair market value of what is given.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Its third-generation family owner, Katrina Henke, primarily donates political contributions to Democratic candidates and committees, including a $3,300 donation to Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign in April 2024, according to a search on Open Secrets.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
American Century Investments donates 40% of its profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and activates fundraising at the tournament to drive direct donations to Stowers each year.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Anyone who donates $200 or more will receive a one-year lounge entry pass.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donates
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The fund began in the 1980s when parent volunteers Sandy Parish and Susan Pfleeger created a nonprofit to reward hard‑working TPHS students.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The issue has drawn supporters like Emily Miller, a 43-year-old from Greensboro who volunteers on various voter turnout efforts that benefit Democrats.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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It's also designed to cradle and lock the heel in place, which contributes to a secure fit that prevents your feet from slipping out of the shoe mid-step.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Potatoes in garden soil produce the best yield, and having more space to grow contributes to that.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Opportunities to attend the Rolling Stone Residency will be available to Rolling Stone Readers as well as for redemption through SkyMiles Experiences, Delta’s platform that gives its loyalty Members access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The design also gives Reebok a baseline to grow from.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Instability, such as a moist, warm environment that provides the ingredients for a thunderstorm, and wind shear.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The result is a flattering second-skin finish that provides hydration without feeling greasy or heavy.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Hilton’s position is not just bad for California but presents a risk to women everywhere.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Taking each brand partner’s DNA into account, Hansae creates mood boards and presents trends in a way that fits their image.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Donates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donates. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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