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Streamers, corporate entities, and big-name superstars have splashed around the same waters as the DIY SoundCloud nerds. Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026 The star of the activity is, of course, a DIY charm bracelet station. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026 Cleaning your camera's sensor is a fairly easy DIY, at-home job. Jacob Little, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026 That's why Lawn Love conducted an analysis to determine the Best Cities for DIY Weddings in the United States. Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 12 Mar. 2026 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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