as in thing
something done by someone
is that mess in the kitchen your doing?
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as in sufficing
to be fitting or proper
that outfit just won't do for the opera
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as in serving
to be enough
even half of that amount of sugar will do
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as in performing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
do as much as you can and leave the rest
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
did the living room in French provincial style
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as in coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs
I'm doing just fine
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as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this neighborhood cleanup effort might just do some good
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as in imitating
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the laughing partygoers begged their host to do Marlon Brando again
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as in progressing
to move forward along a course
how are you doing with the house restoration?
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as in playing
to present a portrayal or performance of
she's done Eliza Doolittle on the stage so many times that she can probably play the flower girl in her sleep
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as in squeezing
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in hiding
to strike repeatedly
no one is sure who did them in that alley
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as in happening
to take place
nothing's ever doing in this boring little town
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Recent Examples of doing
Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
There’s a historical context to it now, but the doing of it was amazing.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Susan Steade, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead, the Panthers made the call to shut down their 1,100-yard rusher to prevent him from doing further damage to his strained calf or other body parts over the final two games of the season.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Appropriately goofy hair and wig designs, when called for, are supplied by Peter Herman while Stephen Gifford’s period scenic designs support the on-stage doings admirably.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
There’s a historical context to it now, but the doing of it was amazing.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Miss Manners would consider the need to save money and/or energy good reasons for doing so.
—Susan Steade, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Instead, the Panthers made the call to shut down their 1,100-yard rusher to prevent him from doing further damage to his strained calf or other body parts over the final two games of the season.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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By Jenna Ryu April 10, 2025 A playful rivalry is one thing.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Who's performing at tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025?—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Joy Malone/Getty Images When are the Jonas Brothers performing on New Year's Eve?—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Singing was more fun than decorating cookies.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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Previously, Gerry had spent time decorating their yard with fanciful folk sculptures, including a bathtub painted to look like both a cow and a fighter plane, and also trying to preserve old buildings in town, but now his purpose narrowed.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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This behavior may reflect a stronger motivation to rejoin the herd and a more proactive approach to coping with isolation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The novel’s dynamic structure mimics these coping mechanisms, unveiling Haiwen’s perspective from present to past, and Suchi’s past to present.—
Kayla Maiuri,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Workplace evolutions spurred by technology even impact those who are creating them.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The dog's posture in the viral clip is unsurprising because research has shown that canines are capable of imitating human actions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Art is imitating life for Jennifer Lopez.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This program, which began in 2022, is designed to rectify historic problems with IDR plans that prevented many borrowers from progressing toward 20- or 25-year loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic reported on Wednesday that West Ham were progressing in their talks with Potter, with the club later confirming the departure of Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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When Sanders was playing, all the attention was on his flash — his spectacular flash.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The World Junior tournament is always good for some surprises; a couple of unexpected players emerging as top scorers or playing well in big moments, or a traditional top nation getting upset in the medal round.—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Doing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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