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as in contribution
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 gift
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 donation
These bypass the military procurement system altogether and are funded by donations and the soldiers themselves.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
No cost to attend but reservations are recommended with donations always appreciated.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to donations, the beauty brand also offered to help makeup artists rebuild their kits if lost in the fire.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly made monetary donations to relief efforts, and donated clothing, children's items and other supplies.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
No cost to attend but reservations are recommended with donations always appreciated.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to donations, the beauty brand also offered to help makeup artists rebuild their kits if lost in the fire.
—Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly made monetary donations to relief efforts, and donated clothing, children's items and other supplies.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donation
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And Vulnicura is Björk’s estimable contribution to the breakup album canon, inspired by the end of her relationship with Matthew Barney, her partner of 11 years and the father of one of her children.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Hodgins, 26, despite being a seemingly successful Schoen claim in 2022, is one of several Giants players whose contributions to that season’s playoff berth and Wild Card victory went underappreciated in New York.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made, and Panama's promise to us has been broken.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Gift cards and gift baskets have been donated by local businesses and organizations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Cincinnati Word on the street is Cincinnati’s film commissioners made a heck of a presentation to Sundance’s selection committee, answering all of the major logistical questions.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Every season, the French label draws an A-list crowd of attendees, and this morning’s presentation at the Grand Palais was certainly no different.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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At present, voters can check a box on their ballot giving the BBWAA permission to make their choices public two weeks after the announcement.—
Steve Buckley,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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New hero shooter Marvel Rivals is now releasing several maps and 2-4 heroes per season, at present.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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