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
Belinda is a giver at heart and always puts everyone’s needs ahead of hers.
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
With about 10,000 Boomers reaching 70.5 daily, nonprofits that promote QCDs can turn loyal donors into major givers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The government isn't the giver of the right to transact.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Rales, himself primarily a giver to Democratic causes, has other de rigueur billionaire interests, too.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
With about 10,000 Boomers reaching 70.5 daily, nonprofits that promote QCDs can turn loyal donors into major givers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The government isn't the giver of the right to transact.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Rales, himself primarily a giver to Democratic causes, has other de rigueur billionaire interests, too.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giver
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Miami Herald Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Several Democrats said some donors have been more inclined to give specifically to candidates and campaigns rather than to larger Democratic groups.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Nintendo just wrapped up its third Nintendo Direct in under a month, with a Mario Kart World Direct that lasted a little over 15 minutes.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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As president, Ikenberry forcefully and consistently reached out to private benefactors and the business community to develop stronger ties and partnerships.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump and his benefactor, the tech billionaire Elon Musk, have taken a chainsaw to the government.—
Elizabeth David-Barrett,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giver. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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