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as in contributions
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 gifts
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 donations
ArtStart collects donations of recycled materials and art supplies and sells them back to the public at low prices at its ArtScraps center.
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Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Some donations don’t meet health, safety, or usability standards.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the rescue received over $500 in donations.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Other organizations including the Gates Foundation had offered to buy or receive donations of the contraceptives from the federal government, which declined the offers.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization that accepts donations, is 100% free.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Craig Barrett, Barrett’s father and the former Intel CEO, is a member of Stanford’s Founders Circle, signifying donations of at least $1 million to the university.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The perception that investing through donations requires writing a six-figure check is outdated.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Some donations don’t meet health, safety, or usability standards.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the rescue received over $500 in donations.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Other organizations including the Gates Foundation had offered to buy or receive donations of the contraceptives from the federal government, which declined the offers.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization that accepts donations, is 100% free.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Craig Barrett, Barrett’s father and the former Intel CEO, is a member of Stanford’s Founders Circle, signifying donations of at least $1 million to the university.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The perception that investing through donations requires writing a six-figure check is outdated.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
Noun
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In response to rumors and chatter around his future on the team, the forward posted on Instagram, calling out fans who did not appreciate his contributions.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kraus felt that her contributions to the coverage—a deeper theory as to why Maxwell was used as a scapegoat, with plenty of speculation about the past actions of Bill Clinton—weren’t being sufficiently recognized.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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From Saison’s signature Welcome Tea — a delicate bundle of eight herbs and flowers that greets every guest—to the meticulous multi-course progression that unfolds with tableside presentations and impeccable attention to detail, dining here isn’t just a meal.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The services include a choir led by music director Sharon Farber, readings and special presentations from media personalities, actors, acting teachers and other industry professionals.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the problem textile waste presents to the United States is very acute.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beyond The Marketing Claims The data SymphonyAI presents is eye-catching — $200M in retail profit uplift, 77% fewer false positives in financial services, 35% asset utilization gains in manufacturing.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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