do by

verb

did by; done by; doing by; does by

transitive verb

: to deal with : treat

They did pretty well by me when I retired.

Examples of do by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This can be done by returning a ballot by mail, at a dropbox, or in person, depending on state law. — Time Staff, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

That’s what the GOP does by deregulating and lowering environmental standards so energy companies can pollute our air and water with no regard for the citizens. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

The review, done by an international team of 27 researchers, looked more broadly at whether diets high in UPFs may contribute to brain aging over time. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

In April 2025, the United Arab Emirates created a Regulatory Intelligence Office that uses AI to draft and amend federal laws, work once done by legislative staff. — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for do by

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny