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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dos
Noun
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The best room Villa Beatrice, which is just a few minutes down the hill, functions as an independent villa with five bedrooms (four in the main building and one in a stone cottage).—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025 -
However, 81% of CFOs describe their organizations’ pricing processes as mature or very mature, which could be a sign that many finance teams are investing in better systems, data analytics, and coordination across functions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, blackout rules apply to certain TV markets.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to a report by Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Thompson will likely become a free agent soon, as would be his right under MLB rules because he was never placed on the Red Sox 40-man roster this year.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Markets now anticipate two additional rate cuts this year, followed by three more in 2026.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The grieving mother blames a lack of medical care for her child’s death – although the medical team which treated her told CNN that there was no link between her death and the funding cuts.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mims had a nice 17-yard punt return, but rookie RJ Harvey got benched on kickoff duties after incomprehensibly stepping out of bounds on one return.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The victory made Derevjanik the first million-dollar winner since Seacrest took over hosting duties for Pat Sajak following his retirement in 2024.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During the shutdown, essential employees who are still working should continue to document their hours in accordance with special instructions from their agency's payroll provider, according to OPM.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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When prompt instructions encouraged models to maximize rewards or hit specific financial goals, irrationality increased.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The shifting of hair hairstyles.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Brigette, who is better known online as Acquired Style, has an online presence for pushing her fashion chops to the limits, trying out over-the-top outfits and hairstyles online.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Businesses that operate in legal gray zones have a tendency to treat regulations more as suggestions than obligations.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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On Saturday, Israel said the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which had been expected to be reopened this week, would remain closed and that its reopening would depend on Hamas fulfilling its obligations under the ceasefire.—
Alexander Cornwell,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Dos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dos. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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