as in philanthropies
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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Noun
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Parents, employers, friends and philanthropies can invest in the accounts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026 -
The nonprofit Ebell Club was chartered and federated on March 9, 1984, and since that time, members have raised more than $300,000 for numerous philanthropies both within the community and national organizations.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When need becomes particularly acute, charities pretty much always step up and feed people and meet that need.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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The San Jose Garden Club is holding its annual spring plant sale and garden boutique April 24-25 to raise money for various local charities.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Doles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doles. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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