variants
or do's
1
as in functions
a social gathering
it's supposed to be some sort of fancy do
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2
as in rules
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
issued a long list of dos and don'ts before we even started the project
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3
as in cuts
a style or arrangement of hair
you can tell that the picture was taken in the 1980s from my permed do
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4
as in duties
archaic
something one must do because of prior agreement
in this hour of national crisis everyone must do their do
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5
as in commotions
chiefly dialect
a state of noisy, confused activity
in that small town a great deal of do could come from very little indeed
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Noun
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By connecting these functions early, brands cut time-to-market, eliminate costly sampling cycles and align design decisions with both market demand and sustainability goals.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025 -
The book functions as a set of nesting dolls, offering stories embedded in stories, a series of overlapping detours and evasions that ultimately coalesce as a vivid and coherent whole.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reeves has repeatedly dismissed the possibility of bending her own fiscal rules on borrowing.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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While many students across Michigan face rules from districts or teachers limiting their phone use, the state has no law in place standardizing cellphone restrictions across school districts.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Colorado is also considering cuts due to cost overruns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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In his day job, Qadeer works in tech sales, an industry that is facing cuts to its workforce.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As is the case with almost all country-specific duties Trump has enacted, sectoral tariffs — such as the 50% across-the-board tariff on steel and aluminum, as well as others he’s threatened — won’t be stacked.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Kristyn Estes is recognized in Northwest Indiana for her hosting duties at WYIN-Channel 56 and Lakeshore PBS Television in Merrillville.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Why is this a big move from both parties?—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Follow the instructions of the authorities on the ground.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the clip, Cardi can be seen showcasing the collectible designs, each spotlighting her in the hairstyles and ensembles that had social media buzzing during the proceedings.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many others on social media also referenced McCain's polarizing hairstyles during her time on The View, as per Page Six.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Italy’s tax regime exempts the wealth tax and reporting obligations on foreign assets and foreign income.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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From the San Luis Valley in Colorado to below Elephant Butte Reservoir in New Mexico, the compact called for gages to monitor the river, ensuring downstream obligations were met.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Dos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dos. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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