as in donators
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 donors
Nearly 35,000 donors had contributed, with one giving $50,000.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn’t have to be a one-off.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Some of those clients were donors to Hogsett's campaign.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Moratin singled out west Orange County real estate developers Scott and Jennifer Boyd as major donors who helped make the scholarships possible.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
There is a limit to how much money political candidates for state office can get from donors — sometimes.
—David Wickert, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Find this story at Iowa Capital Dispatch, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
This annual program, sponsored by the Miracles for Kids organization, received support from hundreds of donors, volunteers and corporate partners.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Taking the stage at his campaign’s watch party, the 34-year-old Democrat celebrated his win while taking aim at the wealthy donors who had bankrolled his opponent, independent candidate and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn’t have to be a one-off.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Some of those clients were donors to Hogsett's campaign.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Moratin singled out west Orange County real estate developers Scott and Jennifer Boyd as major donors who helped make the scholarships possible.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
There is a limit to how much money political candidates for state office can get from donors — sometimes.
—David Wickert, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Find this story at Iowa Capital Dispatch, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
This annual program, sponsored by the Miracles for Kids organization, received support from hundreds of donors, volunteers and corporate partners.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Taking the stage at his campaign’s watch party, the 34-year-old Democrat celebrated his win while taking aim at the wealthy donors who had bankrolled his opponent, independent candidate and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donors
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The decisions and forces that affect society, that dictate the livelihoods and well-being of its citizens, are at the mercy of the market, and the now frighteningly transparent ways that the market serves and benefits its dutiful governmental benefactors.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Despite the clear intent of the voters, California courts have sided with the government and its special interest benefactors by creating loopholes that significantly weakened these protections.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
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The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Donors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donors. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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