as in donator
one that helps another with gifts or money
a list of donors in the charitable foundation's annual report
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Recent Examples of donor
In an excerpt in The New Yorker, Tapper and Thompson detail the scene at a pre-fundraiser clutch, as Clooney and Julia Roberts, another co-host, entertained high-dollar donors while waiting for Biden to arrive.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2025
All Clooney and Roberts needed to do was pose for photos with the big donors before the event, then open the show.
—Jake Tapper, New Yorker, 13 May 2025
Unions were the top donors to Gov. Gavin Newsom during his 2021 recall campaign.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
Unless your donor is a twin, their HLA markers will be different from yours.3
Before a stem cell transplant, healthcare providers check your cells' compatibility with the donor cells.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 2 May 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2025
All Clooney and Roberts needed to do was pose for photos with the big donors before the event, then open the show.
—Jake Tapper, New Yorker, 13 May 2025
Unions were the top donors to Gov. Gavin Newsom during his 2021 recall campaign.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
Unless your donor is a twin, their HLA markers will be different from yours.3
Before a stem cell transplant, healthcare providers check your cells' compatibility with the donor cells.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donor
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
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Working with a biography that needed much filling in, Kehlmann decided, in each instance, to make his Pabst a man who never actively chooses to embrace his Nazi benefactors.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 May 2025
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In exchange, Adams — who has denied wrongdoing — secured his benefactors political favors, like building permits, the indictment says.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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In 2016, the disorder was the largest contributor to disability among Australian children under five.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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The renowned Israeli author Etgar Keret (who, like Alexie, is a frequent contributor to this magazine) posts fiction on his Substack.—
Peter C. Baker,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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Though he was known for his progressive ideals, Francis' work may have helped create a further divide among the more conservative and liberal patrons of the Catholic Church.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Local vendors like Leighton’s Nerd Space and Commander Brand fought through the rain to be here, and there were plenty of other shops on hand while live performers serenaded the patrons.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2025
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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