fund-raisers

noun

plural of fund-raiser
as in receptions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fund-raisers
  1. receptions
  2. shindigs
  3. benefits
  4. fetes
  5. get-togethers
  6. dances
  7. events
  8. functions
Noun
  • Cordero caught 35 receptions for 539 yards and a touchdown while carrying offers from San Diego State, UNLV and Columbia.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 15 July 2026
  • Not just enthusiastic crowds, but also, in some cases, the receptions contributed generally to a positive impression by the United States.
    — Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of receptions
Noun
  • But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.
    — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
  • Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Definition of shindigs
Noun
  • To prevent speculation that drives up land price without actual construction, the zoning benefits would be granted only on submission of building-permit applications.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Communities that see tangible benefits from the installation phase are less likely to block it.
    — Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • 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
  • Martin and Short previously discussed their fecal fetes on a 2018 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Definition of fetes
Noun
  • Members gather for occasional get-togethers at local bars and restaurants to share their love of tiki culture.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • This is the perfect size microwave for large families and big get-togethers.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of get-togethers
Noun
  • Instead, the prolific, up-and-coming filmmaker luxuriates in dances under the moonlight, fiery rituals and glimpses of memory, conceived with an ethereal quality in collaboration with cinematographer Eily Sprungman.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • The parades — accompanied by dances, music and song — draw large crowds and tourists every year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • But taxpayers did foot the bill for those stadiums at one point, presumably with the expectation that they could be used for a wide variety of events – including potential World Cup games.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Club legends Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson and Tash Dowie will be on the trip to attend various meet-and-greet events with sponsors and supporters.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • The consensus is that for critical business functions, success depends on rigorously validated, specialized AI tailored to specific workflows, rather than broad, general-purpose solutions.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • These nutrients contribute to functions such as immune health, normal fluid balance, and maintaining healthy body processes.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
Definition of functions
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