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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 cost for the statue is estimated at $300,000, with half of the funds already raised by two large donations from Rainbow Sandals and Sonance, an audio equipment company based in San Clemente, as well as several smaller community contributions.
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Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The event at the end of January will feature 400 luminaries, about double the amount from the year before, and will include stories shared by residents, a moment of silence for the hurting community, and collection for donations.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
As expected, some people gave gifts anyway, some made donations and some wrote lovely cards.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Though there is no cost, free-will cash donations will be accepted to support the Friends of the RB Library’s 26th annual Chamber Concert series.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Other changes to the policy include loosening a ban on donations of taxpayer money to nonprofits; an amendment passed by Council Member Krista Laine allows transfers to organizations of less than $50.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Those audiences now anchor their early strategy, including seeking small-dollar donations and extending their visibility in Texas and beyond.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Food pantries and soup kitchens were inundated with residents in need — but also saw an outpouring of donations.
—Kitan Arole, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The event at the end of January will feature 400 luminaries, about double the amount from the year before, and will include stories shared by residents, a moment of silence for the hurting community, and collection for donations.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
As expected, some people gave gifts anyway, some made donations and some wrote lovely cards.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Though there is no cost, free-will cash donations will be accepted to support the Friends of the RB Library’s 26th annual Chamber Concert series.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Other changes to the policy include loosening a ban on donations of taxpayer money to nonprofits; an amendment passed by Council Member Krista Laine allows transfers to organizations of less than $50.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Those audiences now anchor their early strategy, including seeking small-dollar donations and extending their visibility in Texas and beyond.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Food pantries and soup kitchens were inundated with residents in need — but also saw an outpouring of donations.
—Kitan Arole, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
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The accounts themselves are set to go live this summer, with contributions beginning on July 4, 2026 -- the same day as America's 250th anniversary.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Groups such as the Homeless Alliance, City Rescue Mission, and Sisu Youth Services all accept monetary contributions that help cover operating costs during severe cold.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seoul Central District Court sentenced Kim Keon Hee for receiving luxury gifts such as a Graff diamond necklace and a Chanel bag from the Unification Church in return for promises of political favors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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South Korea’s anti-graft law bans public officials and their spouses from receiving gifts valued at more than $750 in connection with their public duties.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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In its investor presentations, Exelon regularly projects massive electric and gas system spending for each of its utilities to meet annual investor earnings growth rates of 5-7%.—
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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In one study, 64% of participants made immediate decisions after presentations that included an overview map, while control groups took longer to respond.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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