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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
Free-drink wristbands will be available by donation.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
When Ross Ulbricht received a $31 million bitcoin donation last weekend from an unknown source, many observers saw it as more than a very nice welcome-home gift.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 5 June 2025
Massachusetts Democrats called for an investigation into Kennealy early last month after his campaign reported more than 50 over-the-limit donations in April.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
Insurance is handling all of the damages, but the hall is receiving donations through GoFundMe to pay the remaining bills.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
When Ross Ulbricht received a $31 million bitcoin donation last weekend from an unknown source, many observers saw it as more than a very nice welcome-home gift.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 5 June 2025
Massachusetts Democrats called for an investigation into Kennealy early last month after his campaign reported more than 50 over-the-limit donations in April.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
Insurance is handling all of the damages, but the hall is receiving donations through GoFundMe to pay the remaining bills.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
Noun
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Appreciation: Recognizing and valuing the unique contributions that both humans and AI bring to complex challenges.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Not despite the immigrant population, but thanks to the contributions of so many immigrants as a workforce, as consumers and as – as entrepreneurs.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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Some people may end up getting stuck maintaining an AI ghost if it's left behind as a gift, and ethicists suggested that the emotional weight of that could also eventually take a negative toll.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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The designers, which include Ralph Lauren, Rachel Comey, Jennifer Behr and many others, are the makers of clothes, handbags, shoes, eyewear, candles, gifts and hats.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2025
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During the presentation, SPA shared character animations for Will, whose slight frame and limited height sets him far apart from his roarball colleagues.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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But the true 11 o’clock number of the evening was the presentation of the highly anticipated Best Actress in a Musical category.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
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The Council this week passed the non-binding resolution by a 12-0 vote, with one councilor, Sharon Durkan, voting present.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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