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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
ArtStart collects donations of recycled materials and art supplies and sells them back to the public at low prices at its ArtScraps center.
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Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Some donations don’t meet health, safety, or usability standards.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the rescue received over $500 in donations.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Other organizations including the Gates Foundation had offered to buy or receive donations of the contraceptives from the federal government, which declined the offers.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization that accepts donations, is 100% free.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Craig Barrett, Barrett’s father and the former Intel CEO, is a member of Stanford’s Founders Circle, signifying donations of at least $1 million to the university.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The perception that investing through donations requires writing a six-figure check is outdated.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Some donations don’t meet health, safety, or usability standards.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the rescue received over $500 in donations.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Other organizations including the Gates Foundation had offered to buy or receive donations of the contraceptives from the federal government, which declined the offers.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization that accepts donations, is 100% free.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Craig Barrett, Barrett’s father and the former Intel CEO, is a member of Stanford’s Founders Circle, signifying donations of at least $1 million to the university.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
The perception that investing through donations requires writing a six-figure check is outdated.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donations
Noun
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In response to rumors and chatter around his future on the team, the forward posted on Instagram, calling out fans who did not appreciate his contributions.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kraus felt that her contributions to the coverage—a deeper theory as to why Maxwell was used as a scapegoat, with plenty of speculation about the past actions of Bill Clinton—weren’t being sufficiently recognized.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The nonprofit awards gifts, grants and scholarships to educational areas in need of additional funding.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some of them would fit in just as well as decor pieces in your hallway or living room, and many of them would make the best gifts.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
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The forum offered a full day of programming with panels, fireside chats and presentations featuring leaders from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Statista and UMass Memorial Health.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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To be clear, this isn't a replacement for your desktop monitor or TV, but is instead intended for eye-catching presentations in commercial and public spaces.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Charlotte, in particular, exemplifies this with the store’s design and product mix being both a destination for self-purchase and a place to find thoughtful presents.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Children forget your presents but remember your presence.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Donations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donations. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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