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as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the support of the military was bought with a large donative to a couple of well-placed generals
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2
as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
regarded her annual bonus as a just recompense for her job performance and not as some corporate donative
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Noun
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In a separate roster move, the Phillies traded reliever Griff McGarry to the Los Angeles Dodgers for international bonus pool money and a player to be named later.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Using miles in this way means the welcome bonus alone is worth $1,500 in travel.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Other changes include the ability for viewers to send gifts during horizontal live streams, in addition to vertical.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The best gifts are ones that elevate everyday items, like a new set of wine glasses or, in this case, a dispenser for cooking oil.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gold doesn't produce income like dividends or interest, but its appeal lies in its ability to potentially maintain or increase value when real returns elsewhere are under pressure.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hormel is down 27% over the past year, and its 5% dividend yield hasn’t blunted the decline.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Those supporting the family were seeking $55,000 in donations to pay for funeral costs, as well as medical and everyday bills.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Reframe the purpose of your family's donation pile.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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The winner gets a personalized street sign that is produced in-house by their sign shop to celebrate their contribution to bettering the roads.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The organization announced Scott’s donation last Thursday, adding that her contribution comes at a time when one in three local Meals on Wheels America providers have a wait-list, with elderly citizens having to wait an average of four months for meals and services.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The tense exchange hints at the complications ahead as Maggie’s past threatens to unravel her present.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Tiffani says McCormick, who was married, often came around their house and left Kim presents, like chocolates from Paris.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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According to a presentation by associate planner Kyle Rathbone, in 2023 there were at least 221 people experiencing homelessness across the five West Valley municipalities.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Fast forward to November 2017—three months prior to his retirement—and Pereira was fatefully summoned to Venezuela to make Citgo business presentations to government leadership.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Donative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donative. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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