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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
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The 36-year-old's contributions to the Dodgers becoming baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century likely won't be forgotten for a long time, and perhaps during contract negotiations, will be a present reminder.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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When Mark Moseley kicked his NFL-record 21st consecutive field goal in 1982 to beat the Giants in the snow, his financial contributions to his preferred pols were no one’s concern.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are a lot of options when looking for gifts for 7-year-olds, but some of my favorites include the viral Wall Crawler Gecko, the Bop It, and a scary-cool blind box doll set.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Before the busy holiday season is in full swing, shop the 50 best holiday gifts at Amazon.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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