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
Viewpoint Brewery in Del Mar will offer donors a coupon for a pint of beer for just a penny, when visiting their restaurant and dining in.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Burton explains that contributions come from a range of participants, including local businesses, families, individual donors, and civic leaders who recognize the value of public education.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
That organization, known as POST, has been funded by large foundations and wealthy tech industry donors such as the Moore, Packard and Hewlett families.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
That’s more than five times the previous fundraising record for a second-term president, almost all from donors giving $1 million or more.
—Daniel Weiner, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Burton explains that contributions come from a range of participants, including local businesses, families, individual donors, and civic leaders who recognize the value of public education.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
That organization, known as POST, has been funded by large foundations and wealthy tech industry donors such as the Moore, Packard and Hewlett families.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
That’s more than five times the previous fundraising record for a second-term president, almost all from donors giving $1 million or more.
—Daniel Weiner, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donor
Noun
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That’s the gold standard of cancer designations that allows patients and donators alike to understand Sylvester’s standards.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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In January, Rourke’s management team set up a GoFundMe to help keep the actor in his home, with his representative Kimberly Hines listed as the benefactor.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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As one of South Africa’s most daring new voices, Meekaeel Adam makes his directorial debut in this gripping story, set in 1846, of a Dutch-Afrikaans family and their British benefactor who make the perilous journey across the Kalahari Desert, watched over by two shapeshifting spirits.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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That impeccable taste extends to the shorts section, which will be guided once again by critic and frequent IndieWire contributor Katie Rife.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Uche, who has four starts in 76 career games, will likely be a special teams contributor who gets a chance to earn a spot in the rotation from scrimmage.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Jockey Club operates under a royal charter — the King and Queen are its joint patrons — and all of its profits are reinvested in the sport.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Library patrons will still be able to borrow and return materials and access free Wi-Fi during the closure due to the bookmobile.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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