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
While the donors chose to remain anonymous, their message made clear the connection between the gift and Waffle House's origins in the city.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Ideas expressed in the piece Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have traveled parallel political paths in California, with both rising through similar positions and competing for the same Democratic donors and advisors before Harris ascended to the vice presidency.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
So, wealthy outside donors and super PACs can have an outsize influence on the outcome.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a World Health Organization roundtable with key donors and humanitarian partners on Wednesday in Amman, Jordan.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
But after checking the registry, only two out of 40 million donors were a perfect match.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The donations are made possible with the support of the award’s partners and donors, the foundation said.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Donations are tax-deductible, and donors can choose to be publicly recognized or remain anonymous.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Patel did not identify specific donors, organizations, or financial mechanisms and said more details could emerge in the coming months as the investigation continues.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Ideas expressed in the piece Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have traveled parallel political paths in California, with both rising through similar positions and competing for the same Democratic donors and advisors before Harris ascended to the vice presidency.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
So, wealthy outside donors and super PACs can have an outsize influence on the outcome.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a World Health Organization roundtable with key donors and humanitarian partners on Wednesday in Amman, Jordan.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
But after checking the registry, only two out of 40 million donors were a perfect match.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The donations are made possible with the support of the award’s partners and donors, the foundation said.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Donations are tax-deductible, and donors can choose to be publicly recognized or remain anonymous.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Patel did not identify specific donors, organizations, or financial mechanisms and said more details could emerge in the coming months as the investigation continues.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donors
Noun
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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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The Blue Nile signed the deal, moved by the genuine enthusiasm expressed by their benefactors.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 2018, mixed martial-arts champion Matt Serra was having a family meal in a restaurant when a belligerent drunken man entered, threatening servers and patrons.—
Timothy J. Pawl,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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March 3- Luxury hotel restaurant patrons.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Donors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donors. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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