as in donator
one that helps another with gifts or money
a list of donors in the charitable foundation's annual report
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Recent Examples of donor
The consequences generally vary depending on how much money a donor gives to charity.
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Daniel Hungerman, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
Trump made the comments to a group of private donors at a fundraising dinner during his campaign for a second term.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The power conferences are creating a new enforcement agency to monitor payments to athletes from donors and collectives.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2025
Last Friday, an anonymous donor left a box containing a large fan by the front door of the First Baptist Church of Park Forest.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Daniel Hungerman, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
Trump made the comments to a group of private donors at a fundraising dinner during his campaign for a second term.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The power conferences are creating a new enforcement agency to monitor payments to athletes from donors and collectives.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2025
Last Friday, an anonymous donor left a box containing a large fan by the front door of the First Baptist Church of Park Forest.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donor
Noun
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While Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream quickly sold out the St. James Theatre, donations of $5 to $25 to the Fund enters donators will be entered for a chance to win a front row pair of tickets.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The new group is actively looking for volunteers, members and donators, SAMENA Collective Membership Chairman Wali Qazizada said.—
Annika Bahnsen,
Orange County Register,
19 July 2024
Noun
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Yale Divinity School’s curriculum often prioritizes social justice over biblical exegesis, a shift that would likely dismay its benefactors.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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The fact that their benefactor — and half-brother — was a lawyer and Congressman may have shielded them from a resurgent Ku Klux Klan and some of the worst treatment legalized by the Black Codes.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Walmart $150 Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears is a serial contributor to our Best Bluetooth speakers list, and the Boom 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of my favorites for its mix of smooth, balanced sound and excellent usability.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Indiana wanted a selection early in the second round for multiple reasons – the keys ones being that the team didn’t have a first-round pick after a mid-June trade and the roster projected to be expensive while selections in the 30s end up being cheaper contributors.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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While each cup of lemonade costs $1, some patrons have offered much more.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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So that the stadium — already gifted, prime public land — can offer a few more parking spots for its patrons, while our kids are left with fewer places to play.—
John Herbst,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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“Donor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donor. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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