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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 family said donations will help cover costs associated with investigative genetic genealogy and other forensic techniques used to identify suspects in cases that have gone cold.
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The million-dollar-plus donations by local billionaire philanthropists, who are aging and may need medical treatment themselves, are aimed at improving cancer care, funding research to prevent and treat diseases, fueling major hospital expansions, and adding specialized pediatric care.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The program is financed through donations to the Colorado Golf Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the CGA.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 13 June 2026
It was paid for by donations to the Keller ISD Education Foundation booster club.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
The opera company claims it is owed millions in donations that have been withheld.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
One development position could increase donations, while the other would focus on event planning.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Since the two organizations parted ways, the opera claims, the Kennedy Center has refused to return more than $17 million in gifts and donations.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Last month, Superior Court Judge Gassia Apkarian found that the ads violated California’s false advertising law by disseminating public statements about the disposal of property — specifically vehicle donations — that were misleading by omission.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 June 2026
The million-dollar-plus donations by local billionaire philanthropists, who are aging and may need medical treatment themselves, are aimed at improving cancer care, funding research to prevent and treat diseases, fueling major hospital expansions, and adding specialized pediatric care.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The program is financed through donations to the Colorado Golf Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the CGA.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 13 June 2026
It was paid for by donations to the Keller ISD Education Foundation booster club.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
The opera company claims it is owed millions in donations that have been withheld.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
One development position could increase donations, while the other would focus on event planning.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Since the two organizations parted ways, the opera claims, the Kennedy Center has refused to return more than $17 million in gifts and donations.
—Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Last month, Superior Court Judge Gassia Apkarian found that the ads violated California’s false advertising law by disseminating public statements about the disposal of property — specifically vehicle donations — that were misleading by omission.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
Noun
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Matsui’s campaign countered by attacking Vang for accepting corporate contributions from Sacramento-area businesses during her City Council campaigns and for benefiting from spending by out-of-state political action committees.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The Zoo will offer special entertainment programming such as concerts, dance competitions, trampoline shows, parades featuring life-size animal puppets and acrobats and interactive presentations on animals from around the world.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The design event kicks off Wednesday, with presentations and exhibits unfolding from the waterfront districts of Christianshavn to Islands Brygge.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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