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
But strict donation rules required anonymity between donor and recipient for at least one to two years, meaning Kaedi Cecala could only wonder about the stranger who had just saved her life.
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Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
In a subsequent offer to the three candidates, MassGOP then lowered the amount each new donor would need to contribute to earn a super delegate, to $5,000.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
In fact, plenty of donors already are, with one of the Democratic candidates outraising Crank last year.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The Gettys also became the biggest investors in his wineries and among his largest political donors.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
In a subsequent offer to the three candidates, MassGOP then lowered the amount each new donor would need to contribute to earn a super delegate, to $5,000.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
In fact, plenty of donors already are, with one of the Democratic candidates outraising Crank last year.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The Gettys also became the biggest investors in his wineries and among his largest political donors.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donor
Noun
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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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Red McCombs, one of the most prodigious benefactors in UT history who gave more than $100 million to the school’s athletic programs before his death in 2023, famously criticized the hiring of former head football coach Charlie Strong in 2014.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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In Josh Safdie’s feverish ping-pong epic, Marty (Timothée Chalamet) breaks from his benefactor, pen tycoon Milton Rockwell (Kevin O’Leary), risking everything to erase an old defeat.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Count contributor Emily Zemler’s profile among the final nails in the coffin.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Keith Buglewicz is a contributor at Edmunds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition to art, food and drink, festival patrons can enjoy live entertainment and see a sand sculpture at Boxi Park.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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No extra parking is being built for Ikea, but patrons can use the existing Helms Bakery lots across Venice Boulevard, Marks said.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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