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adjective

as in given

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verb

past tense of donate
as in volunteered
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 donated
Adjective
Better data and more reliable staffing would go a long way in making sure that more donated food gets to those who need it the most. — John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 In some videos, survivors accused soldiers of looting apartments and confiscating donated supplies—claims that remain difficult to independently verify but have fueled widespread outrage. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 The donated jet was designed to bridge the gap until the other planes are ready. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Once a donated cadaver can no longer be used by UCSD, the remains are cremated and scattered or interred in a manner consistent with state law, the university says. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2026 Because the transplant requires Bell to take potent immunosuppressant medication to prevent organ rejection, the couple plans to remove the donated womb following a potential second pregnancy to ensure her long-term health. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026 City of Ocilla officials cut off the water to Irwin County Hospital for unpaid water bills Monday, prompting a callout by the public for donated water, according to residents who spoke to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday and Wednesday. — Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The donated plane could take the place of two 35-year-old jets that currently serve as Air Force One. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 The Diocese will accept donated hats, scarves and gloves for the Caps for Kids campaign at its Merrillville office through January. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
One dollar from every ticket sold on the North Americandates will be donated to the Trevor Project to support its mission to provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 Winthrop Harbor authorities will help provide some maintenance and operational responsibilities, and the Northpoint Marina donated a slip so the boat can be quickly launched in the event of an emergency. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Frank and Joann Randall donated $50 million toward the former oil field’s purchase and helped lure other funding that made the $97 million purchase by the Trust for Public Land possible. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026 Some areas remained inaccessible, and there were reports that donated relief supplies had been confiscated. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 Joshua Kushner reportedly donated $250,000 to the Growth Democrats political action committee during the 2024 election cycle. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026 When he was named president of Emory in 1977, the two brothers donated over $105 million to the university — one of the largest donations to a college at that time. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 The candidates also have significant money donated to their own campaigns, which gives them the ability to make their own decisions on spending, messaging and voter outreach. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 People on a budget can explore thrift stores or community organizations that offer donated career clothing. — Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donated
  1. nominal
  2. volunteered
  3. contributed
  4. gave
  5. presented
  6. provided
Adjective
  • Furthermore, cash's nominal safety hides inflation risk, eroding purchasing power.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Wareheim does take nominal breaks — to scout fresh inventory on trips around the world.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of nominal
Verb
  • The shelter thanked those who volunteered or donated on its Facebook page.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The 63-year-old was born in the central city of Esfahan and volunteered to fight in the Iraq-Iran war as a teenager, along with tens of thousands of young Iranians.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of volunteered
Verb
  • The first-team defense’s three straight three-and-outs could have contributed to no one else getting time on the defensive line or at outside linebacker.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Associated Press reporter Meg Kinnard in Columbia, South Carolina, also contributed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of contributed
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Definition of gave
Verb
  • One hundred participants were presented with a series of images showcasing the airport runways, and their visual engagement was measured using eye-tracking technology to determine the most captivating landings.
    — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On this play, the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense initially presented a one-deep safety look, which is a premium look to throw a slot fade.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of presented
Verb
  • The team was not able to recover nuclear DNA, which would have provided more detailed information.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Many are directed towards Ryan Giles, their attack-minded left-back, who regularly pushes forward on the overlap and provided eight league assists last season (illustrated below).
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of provided

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