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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 White House did not release the size of the donations for all 37 listed.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Preservation efforts succeeded in the 1990s, with the establishment of the Falls of the Ohio State Park and the millions of dollars raised from private donations and public funds.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Amazon, Apple, Google, the Lutnick family, Kelly Loeffler and Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman are among those who have pledged donations.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Oct. 2025
All donations raised by The Breasties and Reclaim October go to the Magee-Women's Research Institute for stage 4 cancer research.
—Ariel Nagi, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Facebook posts have been circulating about collecting donations for the affected seniors.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
In lieu of flowers, Lockhart’s family asks that donations be made to The Actors Fund, ProPublica and International Hearing Dog, Inc.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Preservation efforts succeeded in the 1990s, with the establishment of the Falls of the Ohio State Park and the millions of dollars raised from private donations and public funds.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Amazon, Apple, Google, the Lutnick family, Kelly Loeffler and Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman are among those who have pledged donations.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Oct. 2025
All donations raised by The Breasties and Reclaim October go to the Magee-Women's Research Institute for stage 4 cancer research.
—Ariel Nagi, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Facebook posts have been circulating about collecting donations for the affected seniors.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025
In lieu of flowers, Lockhart’s family asks that donations be made to The Actors Fund, ProPublica and International Hearing Dog, Inc.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
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In addition to playing with the band, Donna also released music with husband Keith during their tenure, including 1975’s Keith & Donna duo effort, which in addition to their singing and playing features contributions from late Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Jerry Garcia on almost all the tracks.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Mamdani campaign maintains that any issue regarding financial contributions has been resolved.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The sale is packed with versatile finds perfect for upgrading your wardrobe—and many pieces would also make thoughtful early holiday gifts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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But that year of experience was vital for Robinson to understand how to use his athletic gifts to attack defenses and how playing with pace is more than just trying to fly by your matchup every trip down the court.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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There will be presentations to honor veterans, guest speakers and a salute from the Vista City Council.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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