donating

verb

present participle of donate
as in volunteering
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 donating In Pasadena, Amara Cafe owner Amara Barroeta committed to donating 70% of Tuesday’s profits to Global Giving, a nonprofit organization delivering emergency food, clean water, medical supplies, shelter and lifesaving aid in Venezuela. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 As temperatures climbed into the 90s, with the heat index soaring even higher, a local restaurant owner stepped up to help, donating dozens of air conditioners to residents struggling to stay cool. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Minimalism is often associated with decluttering and donating or tossing unused items. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026 After Bezos’ ex-wife, noted philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, was praised for donating over $26 billion through her foundation, Yield Giving, Musk criticized her efforts. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026 Some corporations ended up donating to both entities; others picked one side over the other. — Philip Wang, Time, 29 June 2026 The Big Idaho Potato Truck made a stop on its national tour, raising awareness about the brand and donating to charities along the way. — Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026 Some church members and parents from the tutoring program have approached him to help by donating meat and other items needed for the fundraiser. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 June 2026 Consider donating home decor for a patio, deck, or balcony. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donating
  1. volunteering
  2. contributing
  3. giving
  4. presenting
  5. providing
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  • Spending time with family and friends, participating in community activities, working, volunteering, pursuing hobbies and continuing to learn new skills all help keep the brain active.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Today, Kober enjoys volunteering at his local community center, as well as making marquetry bookmarks and Viking chess boards.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of volunteering
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  • Bright Eyes members Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott also appear, with Mogis mixing and Walcott contributing trumpet.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
  • Before that, Becca was a staff writer at The Week, primarily contributing to Speed Reads.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
Definition of contributing
Verb
  • With the crack of the ball against his bat, Tommy Edman scored from third, giving the Dodgers the lead.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Another challenge is that the EV segment relies heavily on rare earths imported from China, giving Indian two-wheeler makers little control over supply and pricing.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • Earlier generations experienced the Lyric as a destination company presenting extended runs and attracting audiences from across North America.
    — Helmut Paul, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • The luncheon began with a commemorative Flag Salute, led by the Sons of the American Revolutionary Color Guard presenting the flags, including the American Flag, the Betsy Ross Flag, the Union Jack and the Sons of the American Revolution Flag.
    — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of presenting
Verb
  • An old-school center, the Warriors gave him a handful of post-ups, providing him space to work with his back to the basket.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • Leaders on Wednesday wrapped up their annual meeting by providing a resume of what was discussed and decided.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of providing

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