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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As Espinoza’s understanding of philanthropy and corporate responsibility deepened, so did his resolve.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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After fighting in a charity match, he’s teamed up with Major League Wrestling and now has a signature move: the Haus Arrest.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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For nearly 20 years, she’s hosted an annual charity event at Christmas called Santa’s Tour, most recently at a sports arena in Pico Rivera.—
Mickey Rapkin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 July 2025
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Kaye and DeLuca were found dead inside their home July 14 when the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) conducted a welfare check.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
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The showcased nonprofits focus on a diverse range of causes, including: cultural arts/education, animal welfare, homelessness, affordable mental health services, food security initiatives, and environmental conservation.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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“Dole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dole. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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