donations

plural of donation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of donations Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2025 The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged. Essence, 6 Sep. 2025 Goodwill, Salvation Army and local thrift stores often take donations and resell gently used shoes. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025 But certain activities have been authorized by Congress, including the export of food and medicine, as well as humanitarian donations. Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025 The fundraiser has so far raised $55,000 in donations towards the funeral for Maxwell and grievance therapy costs, with a goal of $60,000. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025 In recent years, it has been funded with a relatively even split of private donations to support its programming, and federal appropriations provided by Congress to support its core operations including the maintenance of the facilities, further underscoring its unique status. Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025 After tragedies or natural disasters, fake nonprofits or misleading crowdfunding campaigns pop up online, siphoning donations away from legitimate causes. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 After material donations and in-kind support, Revitalize Milwaukee and its volunteers completed nearly $7,500 in repairs to Frias' home, including updating electrical work, installing a more accessible back porch and clearing out the family's yard, Roach said. Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
Noun
  • Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Friends have been stopping by and sending little gifts.
    Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Hoffman, who died in March 2023, previously left a record breaking donation to the ALS Association as well as sizable gifts to the University of Cincinnati and other institutions.
    Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From Saison’s signature Welcome Tea — a delicate bundle of eight herbs and flowers that greets every guest—to the meticulous multi-course progression that unfolds with tableside presentations and impeccable attention to detail, dining here isn’t just a meal.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The services include a choir led by music director Sharon Farber, readings and special presentations from media personalities, actors, acting teachers and other industry professionals.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The current setup is giving out debuts like Christmas presents.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The promotional brochure in the exhibit presents that ideal resident lounging on the bed, smoking a Marlboro while talking on the phone.
    Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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