as in donor
someone who gives something to another person
The big giver to the charity wanted to remain anonymous. a gift giver
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Recent Examples of giver
But being mindful of a patient’s needs can help guide the gift giver.
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Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Redirecting the critique back to the giver of feedback.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Redirecting the critique back to the giver of feedback.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The government isn't the giver of the right to transact.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Redirecting the critique back to the giver of feedback.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Redirecting the critique back to the giver of feedback.
—Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The government isn't the giver of the right to transact.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giver
Noun
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In response, McLean and the City Council made the Pride flag and an organ donor flag official flags of the city, which are allowed under the law.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
16 May 2025
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Yet, too often, nonprofits are forced to operate in a state of financial precarity, relying on a single source of funding or scrambling to adjust to shifting donor priorities.—
Firaaz Azeez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In 2016, the disorder was the largest contributor to disability among Australian children under five.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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The renowned Israeli author Etgar Keret (who, like Alexie, is a frequent contributor to this magazine) posts fiction on his Substack.—
Peter C. Baker,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
Noun
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In the new movie, Fountain of Youth, which hits Apple TV+ on May 23, Krasinski stars as treasure hunter Luke Purdue, who is hunting for the fabled fountain of youth at the behest of his wealthy benefactor, Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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But one of her benefactors, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Miami, praised her work as a trial attorney and her dedication to the community and legal profession.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giver. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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