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
The company is donating food and essentials from DashMart locations to local food banks and urging Congress to restore full SNAP funding.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Martin’s is donating $5 from every Thanksgiving package meal purchased to Southern Smoke Foundation.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Ben and Felicia Horowitz could not be reached for comment, however in a 2024 blog post, Ben Horowitz described their interest in donating to the department, stressing the importance of public safety and the difficulties public sectors have in budgeting for technology.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
He was known for donating money to Democratic candidates and encouraging others to do the same.
—Maia Anderson, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2025
Since his death, Hay has not remarried, but devoted her life to setting up scholarships and memorials in Burton’s name, including donating his diaries to Swansea University, per The Telegraph.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Those interested in donating can go to the Shopper Assistance Fund website.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Oct. 2025
Other suggestions include donating non-perishable items to community fridges or hotspots, such as free Little Libraries.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
While donating food and volunteering are often needed and appreciated, financial donations can have a larger impact.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Martin’s is donating $5 from every Thanksgiving package meal purchased to Southern Smoke Foundation.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Ben and Felicia Horowitz could not be reached for comment, however in a 2024 blog post, Ben Horowitz described their interest in donating to the department, stressing the importance of public safety and the difficulties public sectors have in budgeting for technology.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
He was known for donating money to Democratic candidates and encouraging others to do the same.
—Maia Anderson, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2025
Since his death, Hay has not remarried, but devoted her life to setting up scholarships and memorials in Burton’s name, including donating his diaries to Swansea University, per The Telegraph.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Those interested in donating can go to the Shopper Assistance Fund website.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Oct. 2025
Other suggestions include donating non-perishable items to community fridges or hotspots, such as free Little Libraries.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
While donating food and volunteering are often needed and appreciated, financial donations can have a larger impact.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donating
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The kids are only 14 and 12, but the two have already won awards for volunteering.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Chase Wille, 17, said Kirk’s assassination sparked his interest in the race and pushed him to become more outspoken about his beliefs before ultimately volunteering.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Service members under the Blended Retirement System should continue contributing enough to capture the 5% Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) match.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Distracted driving and speeding are key factors contributing to many crashes.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Sunday, Leavitt posted a brief response to X, presenting the headline from the Telegraph article, followed by the BBC article announcing Davie’s resignation.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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With Interview With a Vampire and The Vampire Lestat, Rice brought new life to the undead, presenting vampires as sympathetic, lonely outsiders dwelling in the shadows of world history.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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Foraging for black walnuts is a long-standing tradition in the Ozarks, providing extra cash for harvesters and connecting people with the outdoors.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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The United States supported the anti-communist massacres, providing lists of senior communist party officials, equipment and money to the Indonesian army, according to official documents that were declassified in 2017.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Donating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donating. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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