as in volunteering
to make a present of
we plan to donate all the profits from the rummage sale to charity
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Recent Examples of donating
Taylor Swift is keeping her giving streak going by donating a life-changing chunk of change to Lilah, a 2-year-old Swiftie who’s battling brain cancer.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Smith and her daughter Jennifer Manzella, also of Canton, enjoyed a mom-daughter day outing that included donating $10 each for photos of their dogs in costumes.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
What To Know Bishop Marvin Winans originally went viral in a video after appearing to criticize a woman and her son in front of the church for donating $1,200 instead of $2,000 during a fundraiser.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Ben Stiller is donating the archives chronicling the careers of his parents, comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
The banking group’s philanthropic arm is donating a half million dollars to each of 50 groups worldwide that provide digital literacy skills, technical training and career guidance for low-income youth.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Community members have been donating meals every night of the week to Silverstone’s family, Ellington said, with different people signed up to deliver meals every day through New Year’s.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Her fans started donating $13 — Swift’s favorite number — to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to show their appreciation for the singer.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Bobbie for Change is donating $75,000 to partner organizations working hard for these changes, including Paid Leave for All, BirthFUND, and 4Kira4Moms.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
Smith and her daughter Jennifer Manzella, also of Canton, enjoyed a mom-daughter day outing that included donating $10 each for photos of their dogs in costumes.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
What To Know Bishop Marvin Winans originally went viral in a video after appearing to criticize a woman and her son in front of the church for donating $1,200 instead of $2,000 during a fundraiser.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Ben Stiller is donating the archives chronicling the careers of his parents, comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
The banking group’s philanthropic arm is donating a half million dollars to each of 50 groups worldwide that provide digital literacy skills, technical training and career guidance for low-income youth.
—James Pollard, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Community members have been donating meals every night of the week to Silverstone’s family, Ellington said, with different people signed up to deliver meals every day through New Year’s.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Her fans started donating $13 — Swift’s favorite number — to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to show their appreciation for the singer.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Bobbie for Change is donating $75,000 to partner organizations working hard for these changes, including Paid Leave for All, BirthFUND, and 4Kira4Moms.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donating
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The officer whose gun was taken by the teen has been placed on administrative leave, Roebuck shared, and said that both of the officers were volunteering while teaching the archery class that day.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Those interested in volunteering can fill out an application here.—
Evan Moore
October 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The company is reportedly contributing more than $10 million to the ballroom.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Courier Journal contributing critic Marc Zakem opened his review of the show by noting how some of his friends turned into fanatics for Springsteen, willing to drive out to Cincinnati and Indianapolis to experience him live.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many have been wondering if WWE will end up giving Cargill her first world title reign in professional wrestling before the end of 2025.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pregame show addressed the sports gambling scandal, with insider Chris Hayes giving some details around seven minutes in.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hollywood is made possible by presenting sponsors, Chase Sapphire Reserve®, and eBay.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit connects filmmakers, journalists and creatives from more than 12 countries, presenting Ukrainian stories to British and global audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Other companies, such as BlackSky and Maxar, are providing their own electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imagery—that is, images in the visible and infrared light spectrums—commercially.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Robb Report has the exclusive on the launch, providing American buyers first access to one of South America’s most ambitious luxury residential projects.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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