Synonyms of do
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as in to suffice 
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as in to serve
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as in to accomplish
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as in to decorate
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as in to cope
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as in to cause
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as in to imitate
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as in to proceed
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as in to perform
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as in to cheat
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as in to hide
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as in to happen
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as in event
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as in order
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as in cut
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as in need
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as in hurry
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as in to accomplish
to carry through (as a process) to completion
do as much as you can and leave the rest
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
did the living room in French provincial style
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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
I'm doing just fine
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this neighborhood cleanup effort might just do some good
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as in to imitate
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the laughing partygoers begged their host to do Marlon Brando again
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as in to proceed
to move forward along a course
how are you doing with the house restoration?
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as in to perform
to present a portrayal or performance of
she's done Eliza Doolittle on the stage so many times that she can probably play the flower girl in her sleep
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as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
did them out of their savings with surprising ease
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly
no one is sure who did them in that alley
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as in to happen
to take place
nothing's ever doing in this boring little town
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as in event
a social gathering
it's supposed to be some sort of fancy do
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as in order
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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as in cut
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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as in need
archaic
something one must do because of prior agreement
in this hour of national crisis everyone must do their do
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as in hurry
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 do
Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2025
Once you're done, gently rinse away all shaving cream with warm water, and pat dry with a clean towel.
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—Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025
But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Coefficient Capital also participated in the round, as did Gorgie board members Jason Cohen and Yossi Nasser.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2025
Once you're done, gently rinse away all shaving cream with warm water, and pat dry with a clean towel.
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—Megan Gustashaw, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2025
But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do
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While this requires a very long explanation, suffice it here to say that there may be situations where the Bankruptcy Trustee may acquire, exercise management rights and liquidate the interests of an LLC in bankruptcy.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Any kind of win would’ve sufficed for Sox fans who suffered through two straight 100-plus-loss seasons.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Unlike typical vehicles, this car is designed to be decorated, and Blippi selects colors to personalize it.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
2 May 2025
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Sargsyan explains that 54% of survey respondents engaged in renovations, and 54% decorated.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Chana Joffe-Walt’s series of episodes provides a unique perspective on the war, emphasizing the humanity and agency of those living through it – from families navigating relocation to children coping with trauma, ultimately illustrating the resilience of life amid despair.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
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Another factor is how preschool has been shown to help children better cope with separation anxiety from mom or dad.—
Daryl Austin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Market selloffs cause many higher-income Americans whose net worth is significantly lower to reduce their spending.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kidney Damage Experts still don’t know the exact amount of protein that can affect the kidneys, but there is reason to believe that having too much can cause long-term damage.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2025
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Its release created a wave of immense hype—and existential panic—about AI's ability to imitate human communication and composition.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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At its core is the capability of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior – and in some cases improve how to interpret large amounts of data to make decisions and solve problems.—
Jill Standish,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The discussion then proceeded to focus on The Uninvited before circling back to Wood, with the interviewer bring up his upcoming Saturday Night Live appearance.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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And, amazingly, during the call, the two GMs proceeded to discuss free agency plans for six full minutes.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Each performs a unique function and plays an important role in proper oral hygiene.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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With the results of this simulation capability, farmers would be able to predict which specific plant varieties will perform best in their fields and quickly determine the best solutions when faced with challenges such as extreme weather.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Niemann, a grandmaster, beat Carlsen in an upset in a 2022 match, leading Carlsen to withdraw from the tournament and setting off wild speculation about whether Niemann could have cheated, though no such allegations were ever proven.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Neither team cheats for offense, every inch of ice is hard-earned.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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