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as in contributions
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 gifts
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 donations
While Lentsch didn’t specify how much Protect Wyoming has raised so far, the group is gathering donations.
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
Schilling also received donations from Newark's Mexico Tortilla Factory, Oakland's Bee Green Recycling and Supply, and Urban Forest Friends, an environmental conservation group serving Newark, Fremont and Union City.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Their donations will be boosted by another $40,000 from the 9News Word of Thanks fund, according to an Instagram post from anchor Kyle Clark.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Amid fewer donations due to growing unaffordability at the grocery store, skyrocketing costs at the gas pump and increasing food insecurity among seniors, however, the nonprofit did not have enough Easter baskets to meet the need this year.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Venus Molina, who leads her opponents in campaign donations, has worked as a City Hall staffer for more than two decades and has written crucial city legislation like the 2022 street vendor ordinance.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The family of an 18-year-old Hyde Park Academy High School student killed Monday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Dolton are accepting donations for her memorial services.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Chawla also reported donations from Jay Mundy of Tera Properties LLC and from business owners, including several gas station and convenience store owners.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
These schemes may involve entirely fraudulent organizations or individuals impersonating legitimate nonprofits in order to collect donations and personal information.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
Schilling also received donations from Newark's Mexico Tortilla Factory, Oakland's Bee Green Recycling and Supply, and Urban Forest Friends, an environmental conservation group serving Newark, Fremont and Union City.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Their donations will be boosted by another $40,000 from the 9News Word of Thanks fund, according to an Instagram post from anchor Kyle Clark.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Amid fewer donations due to growing unaffordability at the grocery store, skyrocketing costs at the gas pump and increasing food insecurity among seniors, however, the nonprofit did not have enough Easter baskets to meet the need this year.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Venus Molina, who leads her opponents in campaign donations, has worked as a City Hall staffer for more than two decades and has written crucial city legislation like the 2022 street vendor ordinance.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The family of an 18-year-old Hyde Park Academy High School student killed Monday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Dolton are accepting donations for her memorial services.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Chawla also reported donations from Jay Mundy of Tera Properties LLC and from business owners, including several gas station and convenience store owners.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
These schemes may involve entirely fraudulent organizations or individuals impersonating legitimate nonprofits in order to collect donations and personal information.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
Noun
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite Redick's argument for Luka to win the MVP Award, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama have stronger cases and odds to win it, due to their contributions for two teams that are above Los Angeles in the standings.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The free event will feature crafts, play activities, animal encounters, nature presentations, vendor booths and other attractions, according to a social media post.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The records include emails, internal presentations and other company documents used as exhibits in litigation, as well as court transcripts and witness testimony from depositions.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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