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
Now, the Japanese researchers have taken this to a completely new level, using genetic manipulation to turn D. melanogaster males – who diverged from the other species around 35 million years ago – into gift givers, not singers.
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New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Declining a compliment can make the giver feel rejected.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
The pup, described as a giver on the hospital's website, loves to gift toys and is known to be always smiling.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Research shows that receiving even a small act of kindness has a much greater impact on us than the giver might expect.
—Katharine Esty, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Declining a compliment can make the giver feel rejected.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
The pup, described as a giver on the hospital's website, loves to gift toys and is known to be always smiling.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Research shows that receiving even a small act of kindness has a much greater impact on us than the giver might expect.
—Katharine Esty, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giver
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Billionaire mega-donors and their puppet politicians have taken over our state and our country, rigging the system for themselves.—
Olivia Osteen,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, new research suggests inflammation could also be a major contributor to heart issues in women.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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For the past seven years, Spencer has served as a contributor on GMA while also focusing on producing.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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With no ground to generate revenue, and limited gate receipts, Enfield FC rely on benefactors putting large sums of money into the club — not uncommon at this level.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The cartoon continues to relish poking its corporate benefactors.—
Nick Marx,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giver. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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