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
The funds were generated by sponsorship partners and private donors, not taxpayer bonds as were used for the construction of the Terry Donahue Pavilion from 2011-13.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Hogg told roughly 50 attendees that young voters could decide the race, and emphasized Vang’s pledge to reject corporate donors — a contrast with Matsui’s largest contributors, which include political action committees tied to major corporations.
—Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
In 2021, the company used its own drone to transport a pair of donor lungs between two Toronto hospitals in a six-minute urban flight.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
According to Omilami, roughly 80% of Hosea Helps' funding comes from individual donors and volunteers who help sort supplies, distribute food and assist families directly.
—Cbs Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Hogg told roughly 50 attendees that young voters could decide the race, and emphasized Vang’s pledge to reject corporate donors — a contrast with Matsui’s largest contributors, which include political action committees tied to major corporations.
—Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
In 2021, the company used its own drone to transport a pair of donor lungs between two Toronto hospitals in a six-minute urban flight.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
According to Omilami, roughly 80% of Hosea Helps' funding comes from individual donors and volunteers who help sort supplies, distribute food and assist families directly.
—Cbs Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 10 May 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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Christianity – Joseph was called to be a benefactor, not a beneficiary.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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While fashion brands or tech behemoths like Instagram typically underwrite the affair, this year Amazon co-founder and executive chair, Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, are the event’s main benefactors.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Returning as a contributor to a platform that used to be his cannot be ideal.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Another very important contributor to that song is Alana de Fonseca, our music producer, who arranged it.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Grandstands that typically sit empty will again fill with patrons in tailored suits, flowing dresses and stylish hats as Laurel Park hosts the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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In between sips of craft beer, patrons walk around a silent auction put on by Juntos Podemos, a volunteer mutual aid group that helps immigrants with groceries and rent.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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