as in donor
someone who gives something to another person
The big giver to the charity wanted to remain anonymous. a gift giver
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Recent Examples of giver
So the gorilla is in the middle, between the budget holder and the care giver: not so much a P2P (person-to-person) payment system as a P2A2P (person-to-animal-to-person) system.
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David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Even seemingly mundane gifts often reflect kindness, as the giver has thoughtfully considered the couple's needs.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Ward says research shows givers tend to give less practical, more luxurious gifts than recipients want.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
And best of all, anyone can be a giver, because everyone has something to offer the world.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Even seemingly mundane gifts often reflect kindness, as the giver has thoughtfully considered the couple's needs.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Ward says research shows givers tend to give less practical, more luxurious gifts than recipients want.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
And best of all, anyone can be a giver, because everyone has something to offer the world.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for giver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giver
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The scholarships are funded through grants from individuals or donors from foundations.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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Advances in understanding the body’s immune system and in the use of immunosuppressant medicines have boosted the success rate to 95 percent for kidney transplants from deceased donors and more than 98 percent for kidney transplants from living donors.—
Allan Chernoff,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2025
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This is the largest settlement with contributors to the opioid crisis in the U.S.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The McKinsey Health Institute and Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative research reveals that workplace factors are not just contributors to brain health—they're often the primary drivers.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Service organizations have long had to rely on funding from a range of sources, from federal grants to one-off donations, making their work dependent on a patchwork of benefactors with differing rules and deadlines.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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The decision sparked concern among watchdog groups and legal experts who noted Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have been scrutinized for accepting lavish gifts and hospitality from wealthy benefactors.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Giver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giver. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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