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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
While Lentsch didn’t specify how much Protect Wyoming has raised so far, the group is gathering donations.
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
Schilling also received donations from Newark's Mexico Tortilla Factory, Oakland's Bee Green Recycling and Supply, and Urban Forest Friends, an environmental conservation group serving Newark, Fremont and Union City.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Their donations will be boosted by another $40,000 from the 9News Word of Thanks fund, according to an Instagram post from anchor Kyle Clark.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Amid fewer donations due to growing unaffordability at the grocery store, skyrocketing costs at the gas pump and increasing food insecurity among seniors, however, the nonprofit did not have enough Easter baskets to meet the need this year.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Venus Molina, who leads her opponents in campaign donations, has worked as a City Hall staffer for more than two decades and has written crucial city legislation like the 2022 street vendor ordinance.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The family of an 18-year-old Hyde Park Academy High School student killed Monday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Dolton are accepting donations for her memorial services.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Chawla also reported donations from Jay Mundy of Tera Properties LLC and from business owners, including several gas station and convenience store owners.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 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
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
Schilling also received donations from Newark's Mexico Tortilla Factory, Oakland's Bee Green Recycling and Supply, and Urban Forest Friends, an environmental conservation group serving Newark, Fremont and Union City.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Their donations will be boosted by another $40,000 from the 9News Word of Thanks fund, according to an Instagram post from anchor Kyle Clark.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Amid fewer donations due to growing unaffordability at the grocery store, skyrocketing costs at the gas pump and increasing food insecurity among seniors, however, the nonprofit did not have enough Easter baskets to meet the need this year.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Venus Molina, who leads her opponents in campaign donations, has worked as a City Hall staffer for more than two decades and has written crucial city legislation like the 2022 street vendor ordinance.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The family of an 18-year-old Hyde Park Academy High School student killed Monday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Dolton are accepting donations for her memorial services.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Chawla also reported donations from Jay Mundy of Tera Properties LLC and from business owners, including several gas station and convenience store owners.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
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However, Alvarez’s workrate and defensive contributions do not seem to have suffered.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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This documentary celebrates the pivotal role of Black artistry in American culture, showcasing legendary performers such as The Supremes, James Brown, and Harry Belafonte, whose contributions transcended entertainment to drive social and cultural change.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Memorial gifts may be sent to the Clemson University Foundation, the Frank and Sarah Gentry Endowment, at 220 Mandarin Center Drive, Clemson, SC 29634.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Venture capital meetings, accelerator demo days and even corporate board presentations often hinge on short, high-stakes interactions where impressions of the leader quickly become impressions of the venture.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Each of the presentations was a finalist for the conference’s hackathon competition.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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