1
as in feat
an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness
traditionally heroes have been celebrated for their great deeds in song and story
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2
as in thing
something done by someone
deeds always carry greater weight than words
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as in to transfer
to give over the legal possession or ownership of
the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter
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Recent Examples of deed
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
There are no deeds listed yet for a new purchase under their name.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2026
Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Tennessee Attorney General investigation raises questions about Nashville Church of Christ financial dealings and income through parking lots, while case against Grant disputes deed restriction.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
If approved, Barnstable County would collect the revenue generated by the tax before returning 90% of it to the 15 individual towns, allowing local governments to use the funds to buy land to support year-round housing, impose deed restrictions, or offer financial assistance to qualified buyers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
There are no deeds listed yet for a new purchase under their name.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
The archive contains around 65,000 enrollments — essentially deeds to ships — on microfilm, according to Wisconsin Marine Historical Society Executive Director Suzette Lopez.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Tennessee Attorney General investigation raises questions about Nashville Church of Christ financial dealings and income through parking lots, while case against Grant disputes deed restriction.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deed
Noun
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Completing her crown jewel was no easy feat, with the location itself taking over half a decade to nail down.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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Those viewpoints have merit, and there’s a worthy discussion to be had about Gilgeous-Alexander’s methods, but all that nuance and negativity should fall by the wayside in honor of his remarkable feat.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Collins and athletic director Todd Stewart are determined for things to go much differently next season.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The camp is intended for short-term stays before detainees are transferred or deported.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Grammarly's parent company was hit with a class-action lawsuit on Thursday from one of the authors quoted as an expert in its tool.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite major changes this year to timing and logistics, SXSW will again spotlight comedy and action films that other festivals don’t show, as well as be a hotbed for discovery of new talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officials at both districts point to the fact that their current offers to their unions are in line with the recommendations of an independent fact finder and that ceding to union demands would mean major programming cuts for students.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is transitioning out and has ceded day-to-day leadership to Rolapp.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This inquiry was taken not as a matter of idle curiosity but as an act of insubordination.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the festival, which kicks off Thursday, the De Los team has assembled a list of acts that have caught our attention.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This reading and writing system distinguishes Gran’s approach to storytelling from the way a similar autobiographical narrative could be conveyed in a novel, graphic novel, or film.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The film also features a car chase depicted with miniatures and stop-motion animation to convey humanoid figures who have removed their skin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Understandably, the travelling Tottenham support stood motionless in the top tier above the Spurs goal, in complete disbelief in how Spurs had collapsed so disastrously, all entirely of their own doing.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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But his death was his own doing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Deed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deed. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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