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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
One of Vang’s top contributors was ActBlue, a Democratic political action committee and online fundraising platform largely based on individual donations.
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Corey Schmidt
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 9 May 2026
In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from influential figures like Joe Rogan.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Harder to overlook is the fact that since the war began, donations from AIPAC and its network of donors have formed the single largest source of campaign donations for our congressman.
—Mark Conway, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
The money came from donations, funds and contributions by community partners and non-profit agencies, Geminus Community Partner, Indiana 411, The Salvation Army, Lake Area United Way and Northwest Community Action, among others.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The plea for donations by Healey’s team comes as the governor’s favorability has slipped, according to recent polls.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Anyone outside the area can drop off donations directly at Moraine Township, 800 Central Avenue, Highland Park.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In November, Kerber testified that Villa Chardonnay had received between $30,000 and $40,000 in donations a month prior and $70,000 in cash from her parents, according to a transcript of the meeting filed in court.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Corey Schmidt
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 9 May 2026
In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from influential figures like Joe Rogan.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Harder to overlook is the fact that since the war began, donations from AIPAC and its network of donors have formed the single largest source of campaign donations for our congressman.
—Mark Conway, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
The money came from donations, funds and contributions by community partners and non-profit agencies, Geminus Community Partner, Indiana 411, The Salvation Army, Lake Area United Way and Northwest Community Action, among others.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The plea for donations by Healey’s team comes as the governor’s favorability has slipped, according to recent polls.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Anyone outside the area can drop off donations directly at Moraine Township, 800 Central Avenue, Highland Park.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In November, Kerber testified that Villa Chardonnay had received between $30,000 and $40,000 in donations a month prior and $70,000 in cash from her parents, according to a transcript of the meeting filed in court.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
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The companies have defended the hundreds of jobs the mine created and their contributions to the region.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Gonzalez Rogers thanked the jurors for their contributions, and then everyone filed out for a break.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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As is customary for the exponentially gifted among us, Gilbert Chevalier’s gifts for playing football, not soccer, with its robotic evocation of socks and fouls, but football, poetic, sensual, democratic football, earned him triumph and glory and even a brief siesta on top of the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Save on adult and kids' neck pillows (starting at $29), and get great gifts for the whole family.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Paramount Skydance wrapped up its series of intimate presentations with agencies and marketers in recent weeks.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Eventually, some used it to prepare for conversations, presentations, or decisions.—
Jonathan Avery,
STAT,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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