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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 group also plans to open a bank account to store any remaining donations after the shutdown, which will go toward helping people on SNAP during emergencies and holidays.
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Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
But what about when making online donations?
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
But the reader soon learns that Ma, who manages a homeless shelter, has for the past year been skimming donations for her own family as food grows scarcer in Kolkata.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
Ben & Jerry’s owner is trying to oust the head of the ice cream maker’s board after investigating its charitable donations to pro-Palestinian causes.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
So would food donations, volunteers and clothing.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Koliso said the community organizations the city has worked with also would accept monetary support as well, donations which community members can make directly.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Canned food and hygiene donations are welcome and will go to Interfaith Community Services.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Their private, tax-deductible donations will be made to the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
But what about when making online donations?
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
But the reader soon learns that Ma, who manages a homeless shelter, has for the past year been skimming donations for her own family as food grows scarcer in Kolkata.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
Ben & Jerry’s owner is trying to oust the head of the ice cream maker’s board after investigating its charitable donations to pro-Palestinian causes.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
So would food donations, volunteers and clothing.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Koliso said the community organizations the city has worked with also would accept monetary support as well, donations which community members can make directly.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
Canned food and hygiene donations are welcome and will go to Interfaith Community Services.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Their private, tax-deductible donations will be made to the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
Noun
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Centenarians as givers Across the country, many centenarians continue to make meaningful contributions.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Created in 2019 and initially awarded to its eponym, the Carol Burnett Award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to television on and off screen.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The shop even offers other fun souvenirs like clothing, home décor, and gifts.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Immersive multimedia displays and live presentations by experts will have your family observing the skies in a whole new way.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The White House expects to make its final presentations to the Commission of Fine Arts in February, and to the National Capitol Planning Commission in March, and will submit its final plan for the project by the end of January, a White House official told ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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