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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
Free-drink wristbands will be available by donation.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
When Ross Ulbricht received a $31 million bitcoin donation last weekend from an unknown source, many observers saw it as more than a very nice welcome-home gift.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 5 June 2025
Massachusetts Democrats called for an investigation into Kennealy early last month after his campaign reported more than 50 over-the-limit donations in April.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
Insurance is handling all of the damages, but the hall is receiving donations through GoFundMe to pay the remaining bills.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
When Ross Ulbricht received a $31 million bitcoin donation last weekend from an unknown source, many observers saw it as more than a very nice welcome-home gift.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 5 June 2025
Massachusetts Democrats called for an investigation into Kennealy early last month after his campaign reported more than 50 over-the-limit donations in April.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
Insurance is handling all of the damages, but the hall is receiving donations through GoFundMe to pay the remaining bills.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
Noun
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Companies must also foster a culture that prioritizes adaptability, encourages continuous learning, and values employee contributions.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Neither Hezbollah nor the state had come to survey the extensive damage, although Hezbollah had given Abdullah and others who had lost their homes between twelve thousand to fourteen thousand dollars apiece, part of what the group’s leader called a gift from Iran.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Even occasional summer watering will kill it or shorten its life, which is only about four or five years anyway, but wow, what a gift to hummingbirds and other pollinators, not to mention anyone who loves a dramatic, fragrant garden.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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During the presentation, SPA shared character animations for Will, whose slight frame and limited height sets him far apart from his roarball colleagues.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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One person might use their toolkit for presentations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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From past to present, Angela remains a style icon worth emulating.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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