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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
Miami Dolphins owner and Palm Beach developer Stephen Ross donated $1 million to Friends of Byron Donalds PAC in September. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 Wherever possible, leftover materials are reused or donated to local apprentice schools. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Casino operators have also donated to individuals on the Ways and Means Committee. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 All proceeds from the concerts will be donated to Roan’s Midwest Princess Project, which has raised more than $800,000 to date for over 60 organizations benefiting trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities. — Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026 In the bankruptcy, seven sea lions were donated to Sea Lion Splash. — Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Finn Gomez | Getty Images The sniping between Musk and Talarico came five days after news broke that Musk donated $158 million to a Republican super PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund, in September. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Microsoft donated $10 million, which puts it roughly in the middle set of tech donations from the likes of Apple ($25 million), Amazon ($5 million), Nvidia ($25 million), Google ($22 million), and Meta ($5 million). — Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Musk also donated more than $80 million from July to September to his own group, America PAC, which was the primary vehicle for his political giving in 2024. — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for donated
  1. nominal
  2. volunteered
  3. contributed
  4. gave
  5. presented
  6. provided
Adjective
  • If interest expense exceeds nominal GDP growth, a debt spiral could occur.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Municipal compost operations tend only to accept leaves generated by that town and may also provide small quantities of finished compost to residents for free or at a nominal charge, according to DEEP.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of nominal
Verb
  • During his funeral last year, he was described as a selfless colleague, dedicated public servant and someone who regularly volunteered for the most dangerous assignments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Federal prosecutors say Cathcart was an umpire, including at Little League baseball games organized through the Waterford Coaches Association, and volunteered for youth hockey.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of volunteered
Verb
  • Dennis Schroder added 25 points and Naz Reid contributed 23 points for Charlotte.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • OutKick's Scott Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 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
  • About 76% of Union County residents reported high well-being, compared with about 61% in Gaston County, according to findings presented this month by the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute as part of its State of Our Region research.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The inaugural show is curated by Cecilia Alemani, who is in charge of the public art program presented by the High Line in New York City, and was the artistic director of the 59th Venice Biennale.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of presented
Verb
  • In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, SPCJ said a break-in and vandalism at a synagogue in Paris's 19th arrondissement initially suggested burglary, although the motive remained undetermined.
    — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • During his interview with the investigators, Willie Herndon provided details regarding his involvement in the incident and information about potential ongoing investigations in other areas, which remain active, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of provided

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