as in philanthropy
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy
a millionaire who was known for his annual Christmas dole to needy-looking strangers he met on the street
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Recent Examples of dole
The author of that piece criticized the Social Security Administration for not updating a listing of jobs that benefit applicants might be able to do instead of going on the government dole collecting disability benefits.
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Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 29 Jan. 2023
As recently as 2017, a dole of about 100 baby loggerhead turtles emerged from their eggs and began their journey from the sand to the sea on Assateague Island National Seashore.
—Kristian Jaime, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2022
As with other American officials feted in Azerbaijan on the regime’s dole, Cuellar routinely stumped for Azeri oil interests—helping the regime profit that much further.
—Casey Michel, The New Republic, 26 Jan. 2022
Old Republic utilizes a two-part dividend system that sees the insurer pay out a regular dole, as well as annual special payouts based on its profits for the year.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
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Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 29 Jan. 2023
As recently as 2017, a dole of about 100 baby loggerhead turtles emerged from their eggs and began their journey from the sand to the sea on Assateague Island National Seashore.
—Kristian Jaime, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2022
As with other American officials feted in Azerbaijan on the regime’s dole, Cuellar routinely stumped for Azeri oil interests—helping the regime profit that much further.
—Casey Michel, The New Republic, 26 Jan. 2022
Old Republic utilizes a two-part dividend system that sees the insurer pay out a regular dole, as well as annual special payouts based on its profits for the year.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dole
Noun
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In addition to her passion for making tasteful and affordable accessories, Scott has a heart for philanthropy.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The key revenue sources are driven by ticket sales, television, sponsorship and philanthropy.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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All donations will be sent to local food banks and charities in Lake County.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Aaron Tributes Among new beneficiaries to be announced in the coming weeks are several non-profits that will receive revenue from a charity 4.4-mile run, co-sponsored by the Atlanta Track Club, honoring the late Braves icon Hank Aaron.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Years later, Clinton, signed the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act , which replaced direct welfare assistance with TANF block grants.—
Lenwood V. Long,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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DeSantis administration officials have claimed the program has helped 30,000 people off welfare but have provided scant details about who and how.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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“Dole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dole. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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