donations

NOUN

gift

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid allowance appropriation assistance bequest charity contribution endowment grant handout help relief subscription subsidy

STRONG

alms benefaction beneficence boon dole gratuity lump offering philanthropy pittance present presentation ration subvention write-off

WEAK

a hand do one's part gifting helping hand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blockage hindrance hurt injury loss obstruction stop

Example Sentences

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donations

Gen. Marissa Roy raised about $292,000 in donations and matching funds during the latest reporting period, bringing her total in the runoff to just above $1 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

The center runs a nonprofit news site, Michigan Capitol Confidential, that relies on donations to cover state politics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Chandrasekaran said he doesn’t solicit donations for Raman, and has no official role on her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Sometimes cases are funded through donations or crowdfunding.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

“Even before the hurricane, Brother’s Keeper collected donations and distributed food and clothing and other necessities to the folks in our community who needed them most.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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