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
Senior members and party leaders are more likely to be givers than receivers, and members facing pressure from outside spending are more likely to attract support from their party colleagues.
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Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
There’s also Margo’s roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a delightfully nerdy cosplayer who turns out to be the most steadfast support-giver in Margo’s life.
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Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
The gift giver is married; her husband and my fiancé are friends as well.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
The gift giver is married; her husband and my fiancé are friends.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for giver
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
There’s also Margo’s roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a delightfully nerdy cosplayer who turns out to be the most steadfast support-giver in Margo’s life.
—
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
The gift giver is married; her husband and my fiancé are friends as well.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
The gift giver is married; her husband and my fiancé are friends.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for giver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giver
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Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.
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And the National Park Foundation’s president has told Congress that donors who request anonymity will not be disclosed, according to congressional Democrats.
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Inconsistent moisture is also a big contributor to ficus woes, Hancock explains.
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Robinhood — Bitcoin’s rally wasn’t the only contributor to Robinhood’s rise in premarket trading Thursday, as analysts at Mizuho hiked their price target to $130 for the stock.
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Swift’s name came up as a possible wealthy benefactor to pay for a new football stadium in Kansas City.
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His estranged sister, played by Natalie Portman, joins him on the quest which is financed by Domhnall Gleeson's billionaire benefactor character Owen Carver.
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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giver. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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