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
However, a victory in November may signal to Democratic voters and donors that Georgia's junior senator successfully appeals to a broad coalition and could be a viable presidential candidate.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Its financial disclosure last month included thousands of contributions from donors with the same name and street address but in different cities and states.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 17 June 2026
For comparison, the researchers also ran samples from seven additional biologically distinct donors through a single NIST workflow.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
This month, federal investigators began contacting donors, former and current employees, board members and donors connected to nonprofits and organizations connected to Siebel Newsom and Newsom, according to the source in Siebel Newsom’s office.
—Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
This is a blunt warning to Democratic activists and donors against supporting candidates favored by AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The membership fees, along with the aforementioned donors and corporate sponsors like Tito’s Handmade Vodka, fuel the benefit programs, which include artist grants up to $20,000, touring grants up to $1,500, and producer grants up to $7,500.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 June 2026
This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Its financial disclosure last month included thousands of contributions from donors with the same name and street address but in different cities and states.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 17 June 2026
For comparison, the researchers also ran samples from seven additional biologically distinct donors through a single NIST workflow.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
This month, federal investigators began contacting donors, former and current employees, board members and donors connected to nonprofits and organizations connected to Siebel Newsom and Newsom, according to the source in Siebel Newsom’s office.
—Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Like for instance when Arkansas decided to cut its tennis program last month, which was then resurrected by donors who came to their rescue at the last minute to keep the sport alive in Fayetteville.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
This is a blunt warning to Democratic activists and donors against supporting candidates favored by AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
The membership fees, along with the aforementioned donors and corporate sponsors like Tito’s Handmade Vodka, fuel the benefit programs, which include artist grants up to $20,000, touring grants up to $1,500, and producer grants up to $7,500.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 June 2026
This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donors
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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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And then from behind him came Miuccia Prada, the co-creative director and owner of her namesake brand, one of the world’s great art collectors and high-cultural benefactors.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Like it or not, some of the biggest leaps in exploration have historically depended on the wealthy patrons willing to fund them.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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“Donors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donors. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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