Thesaurus results for FUND-RAISER

fund-raiser

noun

Definition of fund-raiser

as in benefit

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Recent Examples of fund-raiser Organizers expect between 700 and 800 attendees for the annual gathering, which serves as the primary fundraiser for Kids Community Growing Prosperity, the nonprofit behind the event. — Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 The fundraiser has garnered almost $80,000, as of Thursday, June 25. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Matuidi was running a fundraiser at FunDimension for PLAYSE 14 Foundation, a nonprofit helping to provide sports opportunities to underserved families. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 The show also included giveaways, prizes, food and beverages and again served as a fundraiser for the Mooseheart Kids Christmas Fund. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 The 19-year-old whose body was found after a nearly six-hour search over two days has been identified by his family, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026 The event also served as a fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 June 2026 As of Thursday, an online fundraiser for the family has raised more than $35,700. — Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Thys, who died in 1976, was an important fund-raiser for Reagan, according to a previous Bee reporting. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

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Noun

Those with felony drug convictions face SNAP benefit bans for six months or, in some cases, lifetime bans.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
The strongest benefits appeared when participants took at least 600 milligrams daily for eight weeks or longer.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Definition of benefit

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The event was born out of an inaugural summer fete known as the 2005 Intonation Music Festival, curated by Pitchfork Media.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of fete

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This year’s scrumptious shindig takes place July 19-25 and will feature nearly two-dozen restaurants offering once-a-year prix-fixe menus, special discounts and promotions, unique dishes and more.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
The shindig was nicely timed to end after the last train from North Greenwich had departed.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Definition of shindig

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Greenstein’s brother and sister conducted the ceremony, and at the reception, everyone sat at tables named for Italian directors and feasted on dishes like linguine with baby squid and soused trout by chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo.

— Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
After a promising reception to its initial public offering, the stock of Elon Musk's rocket company has steadily sunk.

— Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

Definition of reception

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In the wake of Argentina’s 2-1 win over England in Wednesday’s semifinal match, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution picked several hometown winners of the biggest sporting event to hit the city since 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.

— Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Last Month, Wilson endorsed Gilbert in an event that included a ceremonial passing of the torch.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of event

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Among the attendees that evening were two lower-profile government officials whose regulatory decisions had been crucial to the future of the gala’s broadcast sponsor, CBS, and its parent company, Paramount.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
The next night at the Time 100 Sports gala, Hughes returned to the red carpet in a more traditional suit but explained the reason for his attire at the ESPYs.

— Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of gala

Noun

Vesper Theatre's main performance space, an 80-seat black box theater, can support a variety of art forms from dance to theater to film.

— Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Karagach, 33, and Pashkov, 40 — parents of a 3-year-old daughter — traveled to a number of cities around the world for their dance competitions over the years.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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