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as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
a generous donation to the orphanage from an anonymous benefactor
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as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party
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Recent Examples of donation
Cole talks about the business opportunity in March Madness, which include a boost in donations, more nationwide name recognition for both his school and his basketball program, and a potential recruiting boost.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Jared Perlo Ornstein told NBC News that Humans First had been incubated by the Center for AI Safety and had received an initial loan that would be paid back after the group raised donations from individuals who cared about fostering safe and beneficial AI.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, the band encouraged blood donation at overseas stops along their M72 World Tour — and as a result, about 40,000 total blood donations were collected worldwide.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The event will take place rent-free, with MSG announcing that all production and operating costs will be covered by donations.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Jared Perlo Ornstein told NBC News that Humans First had been incubated by the Center for AI Safety and had received an initial loan that would be paid back after the group raised donations from individuals who cared about fostering safe and beneficial AI.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, the band encouraged blood donation at overseas stops along their M72 World Tour — and as a result, about 40,000 total blood donations were collected worldwide.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The event will take place rent-free, with MSG announcing that all production and operating costs will be covered by donations.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
Noun
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Wembanyama was supported by 19 points from Stephon Castle, as solid contributions from the Spurs’ other recent lottery riches.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her large following helped raise her profile in 2022, leading to nearly $3 million in total contributions that election cycle.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Schwanz took part in an on-court presentation alongside Bonnell’s daughter, Claire, The Charlotte Observer’s executive sports editor Lydia Craver and Charlotte Hornets Foundation director Whitney Tarver.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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After a presentation by NMNH Director Kirk Johnson and postdoctoral fellow Sarah Johnson, representatives of the Sicangu and Oglala Lakota saw the statues off on their journey.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Unwrapping the parchment paper feels like a make-shift present for your dinner guests.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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The album cover presents Firesign as a sort of Dada resistance force; the words ALL HAIL MARX LENNON, in faux-Cyrillic letters, appear around photos of Groucho and John.—
Andrew Katzenstein,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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