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as in contribution
a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution
a generous donation to the orphanage from an anonymous benefactor
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as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
a chocolate cake was my donation to the office party
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Recent Examples of donation
Before the reform a gubernatorial candidate could take donations up to $69,700.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Most people support organ donation in theory, and nearly half the population have signed the Organ Donor Register, according to Organ Donation.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Charitable donations to qualified organizations may be deductible.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Baker argued that the DA’s office and Rosen’s campaign are legally separate, denied any political motivation in the prosecution, and noted that campaign donation records are public — adding that the office had already turned over emails between a senior prosecutor and the campaign manager.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Most people support organ donation in theory, and nearly half the population have signed the Organ Donor Register, according to Organ Donation.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Charitable donations to qualified organizations may be deductible.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Baker argued that the DA’s office and Rosen’s campaign are legally separate, denied any political motivation in the prosecution, and noted that campaign donation records are public — adding that the office had already turned over emails between a senior prosecutor and the campaign manager.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
Noun
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Wembanyama was supported by 19 points from Stephon Castle, as solid contributions from the Spurs’ other recent lottery riches.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her large following helped raise her profile in 2022, leading to nearly $3 million in total contributions that election cycle.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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The pup was a gift to their eldest daughter Arabella for her eighth birthday in 2019.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Kadas highlights that users can send gift coffee packages embedded with a QR code and a personalized message that links recipients directly to the app.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Schwanz took part in an on-court presentation alongside Bonnell’s daughter, Claire, The Charlotte Observer’s executive sports editor Lydia Craver and Charlotte Hornets Foundation director Whitney Tarver.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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After a presentation by NMNH Director Kirk Johnson and postdoctoral fellow Sarah Johnson, representatives of the Sicangu and Oglala Lakota saw the statues off on their journey.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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With Trump back in office, American audiences are understandably more closely watching films from distant lands that dramatize authoritarianism, seeking clues from those nations’ past to understand our present.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Unwrapping the parchment paper feels like a make-shift present for your dinner guests.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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