as in donors
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 givers
In the first half of 2026, Republican-leaning donors gave $880 million, compared to $290 million from Democratic-leaning givers and $200 million from bipartisan and special interest groups.
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Eric Lau,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
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
Gates and Buffett co-founded the Giving Pledge The two most prominent givers on the new Forbes list, Gates and Buffett, are co-founders of the Giving Pledge, a 2010 initiative that encouraged the ultra-wealthy to divert half or more of their wealth to charity.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
And, this year, the tie meant that one of the Two People Sharing Saliva speech-givers got to shade Timothée Chalamet.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
For expert gift-givers, it’s also equipped for wrapping presents and giving packages a professional look.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
The survey reported that 40% of gift givers plan to give candy this year, followed by cards at 37% and flowers at 33%.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Valentine’s Day has a way of making even the most confident gift-givers second-guess themselves.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Raised 'to be givers' The Carlos family hails from El Paso, and have homes there and in San Antonio.
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Elizabeth Zavala,
San Antonio Express-News,
12 Jan. 2026
Eric Lau,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
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.
—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Gates and Buffett co-founded the Giving Pledge The two most prominent givers on the new Forbes list, Gates and Buffett, are co-founders of the Giving Pledge, a 2010 initiative that encouraged the ultra-wealthy to divert half or more of their wealth to charity.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
And, this year, the tie meant that one of the Two People Sharing Saliva speech-givers got to shade Timothée Chalamet.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
For expert gift-givers, it’s also equipped for wrapping presents and giving packages a professional look.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
The survey reported that 40% of gift givers plan to give candy this year, followed by cards at 37% and flowers at 33%.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Valentine’s Day has a way of making even the most confident gift-givers second-guess themselves.
—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Raised 'to be givers' The Carlos family hails from El Paso, and have homes there and in San Antonio.
—
Elizabeth Zavala,
San Antonio Express-News,
12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for givers
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The ruling is expected to benefit Republicans, who have historically relied more heavily on wealthy donors capable of contributing large sums to party committees.
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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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And then from behind him came Miuccia Prada, the co-creative director and owner of her namesake brand, one of the world’s great art collectors and high-cultural benefactors.
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The question is, will their billionaire benefactors be so quick to write checks this time after coming up short again.
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“Givers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/givers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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