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Social media influencers have been touting its benefits for your skin—especially when made into a DIY face mask. Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 July 2025 Another issue the network may be facing, per Deadline, is the rise in popularity of DIY renovators on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 29 July 2025 Reubens says self-watering containers, drip irrigation systems with timers, or even DIY methods like upside-down water bottles or water globes can keep plants hydrated for several days. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025 The same advice applies to a more DIY approach to renovation. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 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 3 Aug. 2025.

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