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However, on appliances that aren’t washed just by the process of using them, this DIY duo may leave a slick film and odd, lingering smells. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 15 July 2025 Mechanical barriers to keep pests away from vegetable plants include row covers, fruit protection bags, and DIY traps. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025 The packaging — centered around a collage-style tape motif — was intentionally designed to evoke the DIY aesthetic of teen bedrooms and skateboard decks. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 No one wants to be without light, air conditioning or a working refrigerator, so you might be tempted to find a quick fix online and do a DIY repair. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for DIY

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DIY was in 1955

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“DIY.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DIY. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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