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we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity
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Recent Examples of donating
What surprised me most wasn’t just how easy the donating process was but how little people know about it, and the misconceptions that prevent them from ever trying.
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Dave Oates, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
HexClad has already contributed directly to recovery efforts, donating cookware to families who lost their homes and helping provide tens of thousands of meals through community partnerships.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Restaurants and small businesses have stepped into a civic role, organizing food drives, donating proceeds, and offering warm gathering places when people need them most.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Organizations recommend checking their websites or contacting them directly before donating items, as storage space and immediate needs can change rapidly during winter storms.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Worries crop up about donating or throwing away the wrong item and clothes piles can quickly accumulate on the floor.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
The federal judge also has a history of donating to Democratic politicians and causes, according to campaign finance records.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
According to Schoen, donating your strollers and baby swings may work for smaller organizations (call first to confirm) but places like Goodwill and the Salvation Army can’t accept them.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Besides the Charity Chicken Wing Fest, The Store has helped the food bank by donating a pallet of turkeys for Thanksgiving, holding frequent food drives within the restaurant and sponsoring various activities of the nonprofit.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Dave Oates, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
HexClad has already contributed directly to recovery efforts, donating cookware to families who lost their homes and helping provide tens of thousands of meals through community partnerships.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Restaurants and small businesses have stepped into a civic role, organizing food drives, donating proceeds, and offering warm gathering places when people need them most.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Organizations recommend checking their websites or contacting them directly before donating items, as storage space and immediate needs can change rapidly during winter storms.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Worries crop up about donating or throwing away the wrong item and clothes piles can quickly accumulate on the floor.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
The federal judge also has a history of donating to Democratic politicians and causes, according to campaign finance records.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
According to Schoen, donating your strollers and baby swings may work for smaller organizations (call first to confirm) but places like Goodwill and the Salvation Army can’t accept them.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Besides the Charity Chicken Wing Fest, The Store has helped the food bank by donating a pallet of turkeys for Thanksgiving, holding frequent food drives within the restaurant and sponsoring various activities of the nonprofit.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donating
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Williams brought Raines to downtown Los Angeles, and the two began volunteering together on the street with Paul Avila, the founder of Pauly’s Project, another nonprofit that serves Skid Row’s homeless population.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to his LinkedIn page, Qawasmi was consistently working and volunteering in his community.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The department said icy conditions caused some 18-wheelers to lose momentum and slide, contributing to the traffic backup.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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The study found 85% of fatal crashes in the city occurred during low-light times of dawn, dusk or at night, contributing to off-road crashes, said Hatem Abou-Senna, Orange County’s project manager for the study.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s the new DineAlley, which curates private culinary journeys across the Tasman Peninsula, giving guests behind-the-scenes access to working farms, vineyards, oyster sheds and distilleries that are otherwise difficult to visit on your own.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary galleries like Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Edition One Gallery, and GF Contemporary, all of which are women-owned, add to the mix, highlighting innovative art from around the world and presenting an exciting calendar of art exhibitions, festivals, and shows.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guerriau resigned as senator in October, presenting the move as a political decision with no link to the legal proceedings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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But in January, with Ball dishing, Brandon Miller rolling, Miles Bridges dunking, Diabate rebounding and rookie Kon Knueppel providing some of everything, the Hornets have looked formidable.—
Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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According to Jared Weiss, Spurs beat writer for The Athletic, the group has quickly evolved into a civic movement, engaging in local charity work and providing emotional support to fans facing health issues.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Donating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donating. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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