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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
The haul included more than 50,000 donations of $100 or less in the first three months of the year, according to the Spanberger campaign.
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
The Katie Blessing Center is raising money through public donations, capital investment, and naming opportunities for amenities within the center.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
The project, whose construction depended on being fully funded through donations or grants, will expand recreational access without using taxpayer dollars.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
In one of those trends, content creators mock the hardships faced by Palestinian children in Gaza by pranking their parents or grandparents by pretending to represent a fictional humanitarian organization asking for donations for Palestinian children.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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Julia Manchester, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
The Katie Blessing Center is raising money through public donations, capital investment, and naming opportunities for amenities within the center.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
The project, whose construction depended on being fully funded through donations or grants, will expand recreational access without using taxpayer dollars.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
In one of those trends, content creators mock the hardships faced by Palestinian children in Gaza by pranking their parents or grandparents by pretending to represent a fictional humanitarian organization asking for donations for Palestinian children.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
Noun
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Through the foundation, Paul has made contributions to education and healthcare in Jamaica, partnering with nonprofits to contribute approximately $40 million in medical equipment, medication, training and supplies to the Jamaican public health sector.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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He was knighted in 2019 in Venice, largely for his contributions to soccer.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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The premise requires both actors not just to showcase a fiery vulnerability, but to stew in these feelings for extended periods, which benefits from Nabulsi’s straightforward, no-frills presentation.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Indian Trail Town Council sets censure hearing Barber asked for a hearing to present a rebuttal after Tuesday’s presentation of the report to the full council.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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At present, options such as green feedstock are either unavailable or not yet cost-competitive at scale.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At present, the current tires last longer, meaning cars lose grip at a much later stage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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