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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
Sports leagues and 12 LA sports teams, including the Lakers and the Dodgers, have made donations to fire relief efforts in Los Angeles.
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Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
And of course the traditional Hollywood studios had, as of Tuesday, committed nearly $70 million in relief, with Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery leading the charge with $15 million donations.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
One month after the donation, Bondi's office declined to join New York's lawsuit, justifying the decision by noting that Florida consumers would still be compensated if Schneiderman won his lawsuit.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
The trust was already low on cash as of the last filing in mid-October amid mounting legal bills and a slowdown in donations.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
And of course the traditional Hollywood studios had, as of Tuesday, committed nearly $70 million in relief, with Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery leading the charge with $15 million donations.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
One month after the donation, Bondi's office declined to join New York's lawsuit, justifying the decision by noting that Florida consumers would still be compensated if Schneiderman won his lawsuit.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
The trust was already low on cash as of the last filing in mid-October amid mounting legal bills and a slowdown in donations.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
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Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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What is the new health savings account (HSA) contribution limit?Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Includes gifts for your wedding party, party favors for all guests, and welcome bags for friends who've traveled abroad for your big day.Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Where to Watch Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Announcement Nintendo will livestream its Direct presentation on its official YouTube and Twitch channels.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The show will also showcase camellias in floral arrangements and educational presentations to highlight camellia care and varieties.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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At present, Sweden’s Volvo is thought to be the only large automaker to have managed to comply with the target, alongside U.S. EV manufacturer Tesla and some Chinese companies.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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At present, OpenAI is a long way from profitability.Tharin Pillay, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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