as in donator
one that helps another with gifts or money
a list of donors in the charitable foundation's annual report
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Recent Examples of donor
The United States was by far the largest donor to DR Congo, providing more than $6 billion in humanitarian and development assistance over the past decade, the US Embassy in Kinshasa said in January 2025.
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Sarah Dean, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
And yet today, many of the practices that meet Aristotle’s definition of corruption—interest groups paying for special consideration, the influence given to lobbyists and campaign donors—are both legal and widely accepted in America.
—Zephyr Teachout, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
The society had agreed to provide $50 million toward the project, much of that through donor contributions, by May 2027.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The zoo withdrew blood plasma from Ruth, who was part of a zoo donor program.
—Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Dean, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
And yet today, many of the practices that meet Aristotle’s definition of corruption—interest groups paying for special consideration, the influence given to lobbyists and campaign donors—are both legal and widely accepted in America.
—Zephyr Teachout, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
The society had agreed to provide $50 million toward the project, much of that through donor contributions, by May 2027.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The zoo withdrew blood plasma from Ruth, who was part of a zoo donor program.
—Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donor
Noun
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
Noun
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If the adopter is 60 or older, the fee is paid by a benefactor.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Cabinet members, appointed by and loyal to the president, are unlikely to vote against their benefactor except in the most extreme circumstances.—
Lynn Schmidt,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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The defensive backs have received much of the blame, but the lack of a consistent pass rush has been a significant contributor.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The White House has defended Homan, a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director and Fox News contributor who now oversees mass deportation operations.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cedarburg Creek Farm also has occasional guest musicians performing for patrons.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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During Prohibition, waiters famously slipped sips of bootleg booze to patrons from flasks tucked inside their apron pockets.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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