as in donor
someone who gives something to another person
The big giver to the charity wanted to remain anonymous. a gift giver
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Recent Examples of giver
Even for the savviest gift giver, finding a Mother’s Day gift can be a challenge.
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 2 May 2025
The term has since come to describe any gift that reflects the giver's desires more than the recipient's needs or personality.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The impressive haul included average donations of $21 and 266,000 individual donors, nearly two-thirds of whom were first-time givers, figures that reflect wide and growing appeal among voters.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
But being mindful of a patient’s needs can help guide the gift giver.
—Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 2 May 2025
The term has since come to describe any gift that reflects the giver's desires more than the recipient's needs or personality.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The impressive haul included average donations of $21 and 266,000 individual donors, nearly two-thirds of whom were first-time givers, figures that reflect wide and growing appeal among voters.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
But being mindful of a patient’s needs can help guide the gift giver.
—Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giver
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Musk was also Trump's biggest campaign donor in 2024 and has used his social media platform X as a megaphone for conservative causes.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Also interviewed: former KU coach Roy Williams, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas, Vanderbilt heart surgeon Ashish Shah, Vanderbilt cardiologist Jonathan Menachem, Sacramento Kings teammate Bobby Jackson, several members of the family of Scot’s heart donor, Casey Angell, and others.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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While the company itself seems not to hand out donations to politicians, founder Micheal Hackman has been a fairly reliable contributor to the Democrats over the years.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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What really kicked the project into motion, though, was an anonymous benefactor who contributed a $4.5 million gift to the venture, Flamion said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Just two awards away from obtaining EGOT status, for over three decades, Foxx has maintained a repertoire of not only staunch professionalism, but also stands as a benefactor of Black male representation in entertainment.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giver. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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