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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
During the summer months, donations often decline while the need for food assistance remains high, making community support especially important, the news release stated.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, which serves five counties, saw its donations increase 17% in its recent food drive, according to Rodriguez.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
An online fundraiser had accumulated almost $37,000 in donations meant to support his rehabilitation expenses as of Friday.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
According to the Senate questionnaire, Lukas has made small political donations to the campaigns of various Republican candidates, including Blake Masters, Nick Freitas, Martha McSally and Ricky Gill, who is now the National Security Council’s senior director for South and Central Asia.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The organ donations were facilitated by the organization LiveOnNY, which works with transplant centers and hospitals to match donors with recipients.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Since then, the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has netted private donations, grants and state and federal funding to keep the program afloat.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, which serves five counties, saw its donations increase 17% in its recent food drive, according to Rodriguez.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 May 2026
The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
An online fundraiser had accumulated almost $37,000 in donations meant to support his rehabilitation expenses as of Friday.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
According to the Senate questionnaire, Lukas has made small political donations to the campaigns of various Republican candidates, including Blake Masters, Nick Freitas, Martha McSally and Ricky Gill, who is now the National Security Council’s senior director for South and Central Asia.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The organ donations were facilitated by the organization LiveOnNY, which works with transplant centers and hospitals to match donors with recipients.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Since then, the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has netted private donations, grants and state and federal funding to keep the program afloat.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
Noun
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President Biden awarded her the National Humanities Medal in recognition of her contributions to American culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Saliba’s defensive contributions are less abrasive than Gabriel’s.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Graduation is a huge milestone that calls for celebration and fanfare — and of course, gifts.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Let’s take a look at the best unique gifts your dad will love this Father’s Day.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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There are five food and beverage presentations throughout the day, including hot breakfast, light lunch and dinner spreads, and an evening nightcap service with desserts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Also enjoy tours of the Nectar Garden, lively puppet shows, special presentations about pollinators, family-friendly nature crafts and live music.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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