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
Brazil’s vaccine program ultimately survived because allies outside government stepped in to defend it not only with political advocacy, but by donating money and resources and with social activism.
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Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
White got it immediately; donating $30,000 to the effort.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
They had once been censored by the same Big Tech oligarchs who were now donating millions to the President’s East Wing ballroom and sitting on his advisory boards.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Here’s where to consider donating your fanciest pre-loved pieces.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Between roughly 2013 and 2019, Epstein regularly donating $50,000 annually to secure top-tier donor status, for a total of more than $300,000.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Consider making plans to meet up and help others, perhaps by clearing garbage from a local park or donating food to someone in need.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Dhuruv Sankararaman, a Westlake High junior and baseball player, launched Make Great Plays nearly four years ago, starting by collecting and donating sports equipment to the five Title 1 schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Pre-portioning baskets from the start, setting a one-treat-per-day rule after Easter morning and donating or freezing the excess are the strategies parents are actually using.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Jessica A.j. Rich, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
White got it immediately; donating $30,000 to the effort.
—Jimmy Jellinek, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
They had once been censored by the same Big Tech oligarchs who were now donating millions to the President’s East Wing ballroom and sitting on his advisory boards.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Here’s where to consider donating your fanciest pre-loved pieces.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Between roughly 2013 and 2019, Epstein regularly donating $50,000 annually to secure top-tier donor status, for a total of more than $300,000.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Consider making plans to meet up and help others, perhaps by clearing garbage from a local park or donating food to someone in need.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Dhuruv Sankararaman, a Westlake High junior and baseball player, launched Make Great Plays nearly four years ago, starting by collecting and donating sports equipment to the five Title 1 schools in the Conejo Valley Unified School District.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Pre-portioning baskets from the start, setting a one-treat-per-day rule after Easter morning and donating or freezing the excess are the strategies parents are actually using.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donating
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Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The campaign highlights the restaurant’s long-standing role in the community, from volunteering with local schools and supporting nonprofit efforts to providing a space for Girl Scout troops and small businesses.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thank you for showing us planet Earth again, and thank you for contributing to the greatest adventure in human history.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Others would face court proceedings, conviction and incarceration, contributing to prison crowding.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Rocus, also known as The Bone Wreck, ran aground while transporting a cargo of cow bones to be used as fertilizer on the island, thus giving Anegada's Cow Wreck Beach its unique name.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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All in all, Springs totaled seven scoreless innings, one hit, two walks, six strikeouts and 93 pitches before giving way to a bullpen that also blanked the Bombers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sellers should prepare for motivated buyers by pricing their homes well and presenting them well.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s something profoundly beautiful about presenting an opportunity to build community, even better when others accept the generosity.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Americans had been providing direct military support in South Vietnam since 1954, the year the country was split in two, and the war, beginning with France’s fight to preserve its colony, had been going on since 1946.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the first autumn frost.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Donating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donating. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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