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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Chiu’s philanthropy is getting new artists into the Crocker and helping the museum continue to diversify its ranks – efforts that predate Floyd’s death, according to Scott Shields, the Ted and Melza Barr Chief Curator and Associate Director for the Crocker.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Guidance on philanthropy or running a family foundation may also be important to you.—
Andy Busser,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to the wildlife charity Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Most of their public appearances are based in their joint charity efforts in advocating for the arts and the environment.—
Alexis Jones,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Dedicated to the upkeep of the park and welfare of our canines, our chat had never indulged in politics before.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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For years, the City of San Jose has largely ignored the concerns of animal welfare advocates such as volunteers, rescue partners, independent veterinarians and employees at the San Jose Animal Care and Services Center.—
Michael Wagner,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Dole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dole. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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