doing

noun

do·ing | \ ˈdü-iŋ

Definition of doing

1 : the act of performing or executing : action that will take a great deal of doing

2 doings plural

a : things that are done or that occur : goings-on everyday doings

b : social activities

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Examples of doing in a Sentence

It's the doing of the good deed that is important, not the thanks you receive. is that mess in the kitchen your doing?

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The trend betrays an anxiety about the fate of traditional arts in an age of screen culture: the assumption seems to be that only colossal doings will get audiences to look up from their handheld devices. — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, "Karlheinz Stockhausen Composes the Cosmos," 17 June 2019 That Follow, the debut feature from Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage, which delves into the serpent-focused doings of a secluded Appalachian religious community. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "Them That Follow Is a Lazy Portrait of Religious Fanaticism," 20 June 2019 Jean grinned and admitted that this was not her doing. — Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, "Blundering Gardener: Highland Park gardener invites us into her own Shangri-la," 15 June 2019 College doings: Here is our weekly list of local college graduates and those who achieved dean’s list status. — cleveland.com, "North Union Farmers Market returns to Legacy Village; new board president at Mandel JDS; more: Press Run," 7 June 2019 But Abérlard’s behaviours was purity exemplified compared to the doings of a certain other denizens of the quarter. — Bruce Dale, National Geographic, "Adored, neglected, and restored: A 1968 Nat Geo feature explored Notre Dame," 17 Apr. 2019 Civic officials are confident that no wrong-doing will be found, a person familiar with the investigation said. — Jeanette Steele, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Is Civic San Diego facing demise, in part because of bad behavior?," 2 Mar. 2018 Next-season doings: Hronek is a candidate to push for a job with the Wings in 2017-18. — Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Red Wings made a key trade, added defense in 2016 NHL draft," 9 June 2018 Stewart, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Senate, called the news conference to roll out a theory about nefarious doings involving Kaine, the FBI and Hillary Clinton. — Jenna Portnoy, Washington Post, "The Virginia GOP grapples with field running to challenge Sen. Kaine," 9 Mar. 2018

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