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
All of the money needed was raised through private donors within a few months.
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
From that tally, the Herald determined which donors gave the most to incumbents as a whole.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
If the donor cells are too similar to those of the recipient, however, there’s a risk that the treatment could fail to effectively destroy infected T cells.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
At least eight donors gave to Bradley’s campaign at the Dolphin’s Cove event, but Bradley and his co-conspirators altered and falsified the contribution cards so that none were dated March 15, 2018.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
From that tally, the Herald determined which donors gave the most to incumbents as a whole.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
If the donor cells are too similar to those of the recipient, however, there’s a risk that the treatment could fail to effectively destroy infected T cells.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
At least eight donors gave to Bradley’s campaign at the Dolphin’s Cove event, but Bradley and his co-conspirators altered and falsified the contribution cards so that none were dated March 15, 2018.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 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
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The benefactors, on the other hand, wore their wealth with ease.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some of Duchamp’s Readymades were produced as gifts for, or with input from, his chief benefactor, Walter Arensberg, a steel-fortune heir.—
Howard Halle,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Anderson was with Hafley and Sullivan in Green Bay as a special teams contributor who played sparingly on defense.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Junior wing Andrej Stojaković is the last major Final Four contributor whose status has not yet been announced.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dozens of patrons show up at Tsarouhas’ restaurant at all hours — particularly at the crack of dawn — to enjoy patsa as many say the soup eases the stomach after a night of heavy drinking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Despite the order, the suspension document said Denver police observed the property operating as a bar and nightclub and continued to admit patrons between April 3 and the early hours of April 5.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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