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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
Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.
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Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Under his leadership, the school raising over $175 million in donations.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
Alongside the protest, organizers are collecting donations of clothes, hygienic products and food to stock community food boxes and to create care packages for in-need neighbors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
These schemes may involve entirely fraudulent organizations or individuals impersonating legitimate nonprofits in order to collect donations and personal information.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Without proper documentation, even legitimate donations may not qualify for deductions.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Before the reform a gubernatorial candidate could take donations up to $69,700.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
An obituary on the Back to the Future website asked for donations to your local animal shelter, animal rescue organization or Humane Society chapter.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Public and union support during the shutdown has been vital to easing some of the financial and emotional burden for TSA workers, as airports coordinate gift card drives for gas and groceries, food pantries and other donations.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Under his leadership, the school raising over $175 million in donations.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
Alongside the protest, organizers are collecting donations of clothes, hygienic products and food to stock community food boxes and to create care packages for in-need neighbors.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
These schemes may involve entirely fraudulent organizations or individuals impersonating legitimate nonprofits in order to collect donations and personal information.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Without proper documentation, even legitimate donations may not qualify for deductions.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Before the reform a gubernatorial candidate could take donations up to $69,700.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
An obituary on the Back to the Future website asked for donations to your local animal shelter, animal rescue organization or Humane Society chapter.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
Noun
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite Redick's argument for Luka to win the MVP Award, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama have stronger cases and odds to win it, due to their contributions for two teams that are above Los Angeles in the standings.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Yakemchuk’s offensive gifts, his puck movement, his shot and his skating have had Senators fans salivating for his arrival for some time now.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Though candy is the top choice of survey respondents, consumers will spend more on food and gifts, in line with family and friends observing Easter in traditional ways.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The free event will feature crafts, play activities, animal encounters, nature presentations, vendor booths and other attractions, according to a social media post.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The records include emails, internal presentations and other company documents used as exhibits in litigation, as well as court transcripts and witness testimony from depositions.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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