donations

plural of donation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of donations The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign. Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 That power is often used to unfairly influence elections through massive campaign donations, to interfere with independent journalism by buying media outlets, and to suppress competition in markets. Scott Ellis, Time, 17 Oct. 2025 In the weeks since its launch, Platner’s campaign has received a tidal wave of support to the tune of more than four million dollars in donations and nine thousand volunteers across Maine. Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025 The organization, which relies almost entirely on donations and volunteer fosters, is also calling attention to the overcrowding at local shelters and encourages people to adopt or foster animals to free up space, so more animals like Xiao Mao can get help. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 All donations to the Legacy Fund are routed through the IU Foundation, the university’s philanthropic arm. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025 In a statement, Martin — who funds some of the Miami Herald’s environmental coverage through donations to the Herald’s charitable arm — said the Seaquarium legacy will remain under his new venture, which will retain the theme park’s name. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 As of publication, the fundraiser has raised over $167,000 in donations from more than 2,000 people. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025 The spending would be from campaign accounts, which are funded by donations. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
Noun
  • In lieu of flowers contributions to one’s favorite arts, education or DEI initiative are encouraged.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • His role as a host on ESPN 1530 was eliminated as were his contributions to Egger's show and involvement on Bengals pre-game activities on 700WLW.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Data from ThredUp shows that 40 percent of shoppers’ holiday budgets will go toward purchasing secondhand gifts.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Highlights include Mexican food and vendors selling gifts and crafts along with piñata for the kids, a catrina costume contest, dog costume contest and raffle.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Williams added that specialized presentations serve to highlight technical cotton technologies that Cotton Incorporated has developed.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • At this year's Upfront advertising presentations, some companies, including Amazon's Prime Video, noted the recent success of podcast content as creators sign multimillion dollar deals and garner millions of followers and views.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With 19 songs that fuse reggaetón with other Latin rhythms, DY presents LAMENTO EN BAILE, his first album since his conversion to faith.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The moment felt warm and celebratory as her husband, 38, and their children also opened presents from his parents.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025

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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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