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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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The donations have been amazing, and it surpassed my expectations how amazing this has been.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Most donations go to help Jewish youth and families, the company’s chief operating executive, Esti Landau, said during her testimony.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The blockbuster court battle centers around Musk’s donations to AI lab when it was a nonprofit and its conversion to a for-profit company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Families can add up to another $5,000 in contributions every year until the child reaches 18, but those donations won’t be tax-deductible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The executor of the Westing estate said the deceased requested that, in place of flowers, donations be sent to Blind Bowlers of America.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin