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 The short-term rental platform will fund the expansion by donating 10 cents from every booking and make up any shortfall, according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Toss anything that has expired and consider donating in-date items to a local food pantry. — Rose Kennedy, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026 All candles, paint and decorations should be removed from the pumpkins before donating them. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 So, the entertainer opted to go a different route by donating it to the state and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026 During our interview, George warned that donating through unfamiliar political fundraising texts can encourage additional solicitations. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Other places Trump is donating show Republicans being forced onto less familiar terrain. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is donating $80 million to boost Democratic candidates, marking a last-minute entry in a US midterm cycle dominated by big spenders. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Hundreds of volunteers, including dentists, nurses and technicians, are donating their time to provide care. — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donating
  1. volunteering
  2. contributing
  3. giving
  4. presenting
  5. providing
Verb
  • Among them was Tom, who first came to Dose of Nature as a participant, and now works for the organization while also volunteering as a Nature Guide.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The couple started volunteering when Kamala Harris ran for president.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of volunteering
Verb
  • The family endowed the scholarship with a donation of $25,000, but after news of Tom’s death spread, someone asked her about contributing to the fund.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Nicole Bottiglierivega Miami-Dade Corrections Nicole Bottiglierivega, 42, faces charges of third-degree grand theft, contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a child, criminal mischief, and resisting an officer without violence.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of contributing
Verb
  • Tokyo’s national fusion strategy has channeled substantial public backing into private demonstration ventures, giving firms like Kyoto Fusioneering a springboard to pursue joint ventures across western markets.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This was ideal for my family as our daughter could have her own room but not need a key to access our room, giving her a dash of independence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • In addition to presenting works by company artists-in-residence, father and son Yanis and Yanis Eric Pikieris, Dimensions has brought in dance makers from across the United States, amplifying their reach and our perspective.
    — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Prosecutors said Gargiulo charmed women in the Los Angeles area by presenting himself as a friendly neighbor and handyman before breaking into their homes and stabbing them to death.
    — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of presenting
Verb
  • Broward's United Way eventually stepped in, providing Farthing with close to $10,000 and helping 20 other homeowners manage their debt.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Hours before the boat ride was to be refilled with water on Monday afternoon, Disneyland team members gave me a walkthrough, providing me with a rare peek behind the scenes.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of providing

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“Donating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donating. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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