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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
The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.
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Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Our campaign has received more than 340,000 donations from a staggering 215,000+ individual contributors from 240 counties in Texas and all 50 states.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
WildCat Ridge isn’t alone in turning heartbreak into donations.
—Julian Torres, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
There was a total of 23,413 donations made during the 2025 Idaho Gives fundraiser and a total of 13,791 donors, according to Kersey-Camilovic.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The nearly $10 million project largely funded by donations should be completed by late July or early August.
—F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
State and local governments and private donations fund the services at both clinics, which include outreach efforts, too.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Punk rockers are serving up free meals at the restaurant Post Modern Times and inking up their friends in exchange for mutual aid donations at Kaleidoscope Tattoo Collective.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
All these efforts, and many more, are funded by lodge fees and donations from Bateleur guests.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Our campaign has received more than 340,000 donations from a staggering 215,000+ individual contributors from 240 counties in Texas and all 50 states.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
WildCat Ridge isn’t alone in turning heartbreak into donations.
—Julian Torres, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
There was a total of 23,413 donations made during the 2025 Idaho Gives fundraiser and a total of 13,791 donors, according to Kersey-Camilovic.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
The nearly $10 million project largely funded by donations should be completed by late July or early August.
—F. Amanda Tugade, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
State and local governments and private donations fund the services at both clinics, which include outreach efforts, too.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Punk rockers are serving up free meals at the restaurant Post Modern Times and inking up their friends in exchange for mutual aid donations at Kaleidoscope Tattoo Collective.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
All these efforts, and many more, are funded by lodge fees and donations from Bateleur guests.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
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Her contributions to the students and staff will not be forgotten.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Between 1972 and 1988, PUSH and its affiliates attracted more than $17 million in federal grants and private contributions.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The public presentations of the last four or five presidents are very, very well documented.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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The other grant recipient, Critter Encounters, is a live animal education company that offers up-close animal presentations at schools and private events.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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